Housing

This wiki currently differentiates the following housing types: Bi-ocular, Binocular, Monocular, Scope, Panoramic, Panoramic Binocular.

Monocular

A monocular housing consists of one objective lens, one image intensifier, and one eyepiece. It is worn in front of one eye.

Housings

The following monocular housings have been documented on this wiki:

• AN/PVS-14
• Alexi 14
• MUM-14
• Night Patriot
• Thales Monie

Bi-ocular

A bi-ocular housing consist of one objective lens, one image intensifier, a beam splitter, and two eyepieces. It is worn in front of both eyes, however providing no depth perception to the user.

Housings

The following bi-ocular housings have been documented on this wiki:

• AN/PVS-7
• Baird GP/NVG-1
• PNV-10T
• Simrad GN-1
• Thales Lucie

Binocular

A binocular housing consists of a bridge (sometimes with articulation) connected to two pods. Each pod consists of one objective lens, one image intensifier, and one eyepiece. It is worn in front of both eyes and provides the most natural viewing experience with full depth perception to the user.

Housings

The following binocular housings have been documented on this wiki:

• ACT DTNVG
• ACT DTNVS
• AN/AVS-9
• Baigish 20A
• Fenn NG700D
• Fero D51
• LLI Aeternus
• Ruggedized Night Vision Goggle (RNVG)
• Troya Ninox Pro

Further Reading

Study of the Army Research Laboratory:

A Comparison of Monocular, Biocular, and Binocular Night Vision Goggles for Traversing Off-road Terrain on Foot