Night Vision Equipment

there is a program in discovery channel "Animal Camera – Surveillance on Survival" that shows night life of animals. It uses ‘Infrared thermal imaging equipment’ technology. I have seen others night vision that uses infra red or thermal imaging but what they show in this program the picture are show clear even u can see shadow of animals in total dark , its just like black & white picture taken in day.
are these picture are edited to see a clear picture or its just b’coz of this new technology,
can one get these camera if yes where and what are they called??

Thermal imaging isn’t new technology. Are you sure they are using thermal imaging. If you can see shadows, then they are using near IR with a near IR illumination source. Thermal imaging picks up the heat signature and doesn’t use an illumination source, thus no shadows. Also, thermal IR has poor resolution due to the long wavelengths used (generally around 5 um). Another thing that makes me think this is near IR is the grey scale. Thermal IR cameras like to make use of colors to delineate the temperature.

You can get thermal imaging cameras if you don’t mind paying $5,000 for a junky system. If you don’t mind paying $30,000, you can get a pretty nice system. Near IR cameras are cheap, but can quickly escalate in price if you want quality.

Suppose we woke up tomorrow and found ourselves under an oppressive totalitarian government. Do you think your handguns, shotguns, hunting rifles, etc. will protect you? Keep in mind our professional soldiers have Night Vision Equipment, armored vehicles, airstrike capability, etc.

Some of you claim that gun rights were protected in order for citizens to fight against an oppressive government, but in the 1780′s, it was feasible for a group of farmers with squirrel rifles to defend themselves against a group of part-time soldiers who were also armed with squirrel rifles. These days, we have a standing army of trained soldiers who have weapons far beyond anything citizens can own. In this situation, owning a gun doesn’t make you safe, it makes you a target. Look what happened in Waco and at Ruby Ridge.
Wrath of Kahl, how many people will you take with you when you get hit by a laser-guided JDAM? My point is, there is no real way to defend ourselves against a tyrannical government, but feel free to keep living the fantasy.
sophie, thanks for having the guts to call me a Commie in public. I am so sick of people who are so cowardly they can only call me a Commie in a PM!
simon p, interesting response! The two groups of people I most love to torment are creationists and gun nuts. Coincidence?
bmovies60, nice try, but the VC had Soviet-supplied SAM’s, armored vehicles, etc. Also, the Afghanistan resistance was supplied with weapons such as shoulder-launched Stinger missiles by Ronald Reagan. Those efforts were successful, but they were helped by major superpowers. Who will help us stop Obama from sending us to FEMA camps?
Charles, I’m not saying people shouldn’t have the right to own guns. I’m just saying that if you own a gun because you think it will protect you from the NWO, you are sadly mistaken.
pacl, I was originally going to ask if gun owners thought "Red Dawn" was real, but I did not want to insult anyone’s intelligence. Thank you for doing it for me. By the way, you are right when you say that my theoretical government would have to completely get rid of the US constitution. My entire premise is ridiculous, thanks for noticing.

i know! it would be pointless. im going to shoot my .223 at your aegis destroyer

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With the exception of 9/11 because that was an actual terrorist attack and I guess you can’t count these:
Richard Reid, December 2001. A British citizen and self-professed follower of Osama bin Laden, Reid hid explosives inside his shoes before boarding a flight from Paris to Miami and attempted to light the fuse with a match. If detonated, the explosives would have damaged the plane. Reid was caught in the act and apprehended on board the plane by the flight attendants and passengers. FBI officials took Reid into custody after the plane made an emergency landing at Boston’s Logan International Airport.

In 2003, Reid was found guilty on charges of terrorism, and a U.S. federal court sentenced him to life imprisonment.

Jose Padilla, May 2002. U.S. officials arrested Padilla in May 2002 at O’Hare Airport in Chicago as he returned to the United States from Pakistan. He was initially charging as an enemy combatant and for planning to use a "dirty bomb" (an explosive laced with radioactive material) in an attack against America.[5] Prior to his conviction, Padilla brought a case against the federal government claiming that he had been denied the right of habeas corpus (the right of an individual to petition against unlawful imprisonment). In a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court found that the case against him had been filed improperly.In 2005, the government indicted Padilla for conspiring with Islamic terrorist groups.

In August 2007, Padilla was found guilty by a civilian jury after a three-month trial. He was later sentenced by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida to 17 years and four months in prison.

Lackawanna Six, September 2002. When the FBI arrested Sahim Alwan, Yahya Goba, Yasein Taher, Faysal Galab, Shafal Mosed, and Mukhtar al-Bakri, the press dubbed them the "Lackawanna Six," the "Buffalo Six," or the "Buffalo Cell." Five of the six had been born and raised in Lackawanna, New York. These six American citizens of Yemeni descent were arrested for conspiring with terrorist groups. They had stated that they were going to Pakistan to attend a religious training camp, but instead attended an al-Qaeda jihadist camp.

All six pleaded guilty in 2003 to providing support to al-Qaeda. Goba and al-Bakri were sentenced to 10 years in prison, Taher and Mosed to eight years, Alwan to seven and a half years, and Galab to seven years.

Iyman Faris, May 2003. Faris is a naturalized U.S. citizen originally from Kashmir and lived in Columbus, Ohio. He was arrested for conspiring to use blowtorches to collapse the Brooklyn Bridge. The New York City Police Department learned of the plot and increased police surveillance around the bridge. Faced with the additional security, Faris and his superiors decided to cancel the attack.

Faris pleaded guilty to conspiracy and providing material support to al-Qaeda and was later sentenced in federal district court to 20 years, the maximum allowed under his plea agreement.

Virginia Jihad Network, June 2003. In Alexandria, Virginia, 11 men were arrested for weapons counts and for violating the Neutrality Acts, which prohibit U.S. citizens and residents from attacking countries with which the United States is at peace. Four of the 11 men pleaded guilty. Upon further investigation, the remaining seven were indicated on additional charges of conspiring to support terrorist organizations. They were found to have connections with al-Qaeda, the Taliban, and Lashkar-i-Taiba, a terrorist organization that targets the Indian government. The authorities stated that the Virginia men had used paintball games to train and prepare for battle. The group had also acquired surveillance and Night Vision Equipment and wireless video cameras.

Ali al-Timimi, the spiritual leader of the group, was found guilty of soliciting individuals to assault the United States and sentenced to life in prison. Ali Asad Chandia received 15 years for supporting Lashkar-i-Taiba, but maintains his innocence. Randoll Todd Royer, Ibrahim al-Hamdi, Yong Ki Kwon, Khwaja Mahmood Hasan, Muhammed Aatique, and Donald T. Surratt pleaded guilty and were sentenced to prison terms. Masoud Khan, Seifullah Chapman, and Hammad Adur-Raheem were found guilty at trial and later sentenced.

Dhiren Barot, August 2004. Members of a terrorist cell led by Dhiren Barot were arrested for plotting to attack the New York Stock Exchange and other financial institutions in New York, Washington, and Newark, New Jersey. They were later accused of planning attacks in England. The plots included a "memorable black day of terror" that would have included detonating a dirty bomb. A July 2004 police raid on Barot’s house in Pakistan discovered a number of incriminating files on a laptop computer, including instructions for building car bombs.

Dhiren Barot pleaded guilty and was convicted in the United Kingdom for conspiracy to to commit mass murder and sentenced to 40 years. However, in May 2007, his se
James Elshafay and Shahawar Matin Siraj, August 2004. James Elshafay and Shahawar Matin Siraj were arrested for plotting to bomb a subway station near Madison Square Garden in New York City before the Republican National Convention.[20] An undercover detective from New York City Police Department’s Intelligence Division infiltrated the group, providing information to authorities, and later testified against Elshafay and Siraj.[21]

Siraj was convicted and sentenced to 30 years in prison. Elshafay, a U.S. citizen, pleaded guilty and received a lighter, five-year sentence for testifying against his co-conspirator.[22]
Levar Haley Washington, Gregory Vernon Patterson, Hammad Riaz Samana, and Kevin James, August 2005. The members of the group were arrested in Los Angeles and charged with conspiring to attack National Guard facilities, synagogues, and other targets in the Los Angeles area.
Michael C. Reynolds, December 2005. Michael C. Reynolds was arrested by the FBI and charged with involvement in a plot to blow up a Wyoming natural gas refinery; the Transcontinental Pipeline, a natural-gas pipeline from the Gulf Coast to New York and New Jersey; and a Standard Oil refinery in New Jersey.[29] He was arrested while trying to pick up a $40,000 payment for planning the attack.[30] Shannen Rossmiller, his purported contact, was a Montana judge who was working with the FBI. The FBI later found explosives in a storage locker in Reynolds’s hometown of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
Narseal Batiste, Patrick Abraham, Stanley Grant Phanor, Naudimar Herrera, Burson Augustin, Lyglenson Lemorin, and Rotschild Augustine, June 2006. Seven men were arrested in Miami and Atlanta for plotting to blow up the Sears Tower in Chicago, followed by FBI offices and other government buildings around the country. The arrests resulted from an investigation involving an FBI informant.

Assem Hammoud, July 2006.Conducting online surveillance of chat rooms, the FBI discovered a plot to attack underground transit links between New York City and New Jersey. Eight suspects including Assem Hammoud, an al-Qaeda loyalist living in Lebanon, were arrested for plotting to bomb New York City train tunnels.
Fort Dix Plot, May 2007. Six men were arrested in a plot to attack Fort Dix, a U.S. Army base in New Jersey. The plan involved using assault rifles and grenades to attack and kill soldiers. Five of the alleged conspirators had conducted training missions in the nearby Pocono Mountains. The sixth helped to obtain weapons. The arrests were made after a 16-month FBI operation that included infiltrating the group.
JFK Airport Plot, June 2007. Four men plotted to blow up "aviation fuel tanks and pipelines at the John F. Kennedy International Airport" in New York City.

Synagogue Terror Plot, May 2009. On May 20, 2009, the New York Police Department announced the arrest of James Cromite, David Williams, Onta Williams, and Laguerre Payen for plotting to blow up area Jewish centers and shoot down planes at a nearby Air National Guard Base.

Great list. Have a link?

Even more stats: http://www.lawandsecurity.org/publications/TTRCHighlightsSept25th.pdf

Glad you asked! Most people just see the work “LASIK” and assume they are the same procedure. There are differences, though, and they are important to be aware of if you’re considering laser vision correction.

Let’s start with a bit of vocabulary. LASIK is an acronym for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis. All of that means the process of using a laser to create a flap in the cornea and reshape the cornea to return your eyesight to as close to 20/20 as possible.

Vision problems are referred to as aberrations. An aberration is the ophthalmic word for vision problems or visual distortions. Aberrations can be higher order or lower order. Lower order aberrations include astigmatism, near- and farsightedness. Higher order aberrations include night vision problems and seeing halos around lights.

The general consensus is that traditional LASIK is better suited for those with lower order aberrations. Conversely, custom LASIK can treat both higher and lower order aberrations.

Now, let’s talk about the difference in technologies. Traditional LASIK uses your prescription to determine the laser settings used in reshaping your cornea. While it works fairly well, it isn’t always as exact or precise as one would hope. Custom LASIK uses the wavefront technology to map out precise and very predictable laser settings. This technology is so amazing that it allows for corneal reshaping in ultra-minute amounts.

Naturally, this is a very brief overview of the differences between LASIK and custom LASIK. The best thing for you to do, if you’re considering laser vision correction, is to contact an experienced ophthalmologist. You want a LASIK surgeon that has the state-of-the-art equipment, technology and well-trained staff necessary to give you the best results possible.

Sure, you’ve seen the discount ads, but remember. Cutting corners on price may be mean cutting corners on equipment and technology, which may mean cutting corners where your eyesight is concerned. Don’t be stingy when it comes to your vision. Save money on dry cleaning, buying fancy coffee or eating out, instead.

Patricia Woloch
http://www.articlesbase.com/vision-articles/what-is-the-difference-between-lasik-and-custom-lasik-684651.html

who invented/developed the following equipment Night Vision Equipment, the laser, particle beams, and fibre optics.

My friend needs to know for something at school.

*Gordon Gould had the credit for his laser invention.

*Fiber optics possible, was first demonstrated by Daniel Colladon and Jacques Babinet in Paris in the early 1840s.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optical_fiber

*Particle beam weapon:
Nikola Tesla (1856 – 1943) was a noted inventor, scientist and electrical engineer.
He invented Tesla coils, alternating current electric generators and was a major early pioneer of radio technology.
He was also noted for making some remarkable claims, among them that he had developed what he called a "teleforce" weapon.
The press called it a "peace ray" or death ray.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Particle_beam_weapon

*night vision equipment:

William Spicer — Stanford professor is inventor of night vision equipment.

NIGHT VISION MULTI-TASK MONOCULARS Item#: SV-24027 NVMT      Email   Toll Free 1-866-779-8455   Night Vision Monocular, night vision equipment has been simplified and turned into major exploration gear with the water resistant, rubberized NVMT 4×50. Embark on a night hike, finish climbing a mountain side at 3 a.m., or reach your destination no matter the time – the NVMT night vision monocular amplifies visible light several thousand times through a high-grade generation 1 image intensifier tube, while the exclusive built-in PULSE** infrared illuminator expands viewing range, allows the unit to be used in low to no light conditions, and minimizes battery drainage, in addition to staying invisible to the human eye. The NVMT 4×50 has the highest magnification of all the NVMT units with a 600 m maximum range of detection. This unit was designed specifically for night vision photography, game spotting and surveillance. For hands-free viewing, attach the unit to the NVMT head gear. For hunting, transform the NVMT 4×50 into a riflescope with the NVMT rifle conversion kit. The built-in 1/4 tripod socket allows the unit to be affixed to a tripod for stable viewing, interchangeable lenses – 24mm, 42mm, 50mm – permit a variety of viewing ranges, and camera adapters allow the user to photograph night vision observations. With so many features, the NVMT 4×50 is the ultimate in multi-tasking night vision units and serves all your night vision needs. ** The PULSE system utilizes quick infrared energy bursts that pierce the darkness further to increase distance, visibility and image quality. The PULSE IR System provides the highest level of infrared illumination without significant battery drainage. The same pulsing frequency that is invisible to human eyes infiltrates longer distances due to the Infrared Illuminator’s quick energy bursts.   Specifications Generation 1 Night Vision 4X Magnification 50 MM Objective Lens 300 Meters

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Night vision goggles give you the ability to view images in near total darkness. While mostly in use by law enforcement and military, night vision goggles are available to the public as well. This product as well as other helpful and intriguing items can be found at lookoutsurveillance.com.au.

How night vision works:

Most night vision goggles consist of an image intensifier tube, a water proof frame and a mounting mechanism. They work in the near infrared band, detecting ambient light reflected on the area being viewed. The image intensifier tube in the night vision goggles then amplifies faint light by use of the photoelectric effect. Inside the tube, photons of incoming light reach a deflector plate which ejects a number of electrons. Those electrons are then amplified into a surge of more electrons. A powerful electric field pulls the electrons towards a phosphor screen which produces light at the electron impact point. This allows the phosphor screen to produce a bright image.

Night vision goggles first came to use during World War II, then were more broadly used during the Vietnam War. Since their military conception, night vision goggles have found their place in fields of law enforcement, search and rescue and surveillance. If you are researching night vision goggles for your surveillance needs, lookoutsurveillance.com.au will have the answers to your questions. In addition to night vision goggles, they offer a wide array of other surveillance equipment sure to fit your needs.

Night vision goggles are regulated by law in certain countries. Be sure to research the ownership and usage laws of night vision devices in the country where you will be using. Some types or classifications of night vision goggles are allowed for military or law enforcement usage only. Civilians may be allowed to possess and utilize a lower classification of night vision goggles.

Lookoutsurveillance.com is a site filled with fascinating items that are sure to assist you in whatever surveillance or spy gadget needs you may have. Night vision goggles are just one of the many cool items available on the site. Hidden cameras, tracking devices and listening devices are just a few of the high tech items that are sure to help you achieve your surveillance objectives. Spy gadgets are the surveillance wave of the future.

J Bonds
http://www.articlesbase.com/gadgets-and-gizmos-articles/night-vision-goggles-how-do-they-work-674055.html

I found a Somalia cruise package that departs from Sawakin (in the
Sudan) and docks at Bagamoya (in Tanzania).

The cost is a bit high but it seems well worth it. What I found
encouraging and enlightened is that the cruise is encouraging people
to bring their own high powered weapons along on the cruise. If you
don’t have weapons you can rent them right there on the boat. They
claim to have a master gunsmith on board and will have reloading
parties every afternoon. The cruise lasts from 4-8 days. All the
boat does is sail up and down the coast of Somalia waiting to get
hijacked by pirates. Here are some of the costs and claims
associated with the package:

$800.00 US/per day per person, double occupancy (4 day minimum)

M-16 full automatic: rental $25.00/day ammo at 100 rounds of 5.56
armor-piercing ammo at $15.95

Ak-47 rifle: no charge. Ammo at 100 rounds of 7.62 com block ball
ammo at $14.95

Barrett M-107 .50 cal sniper rifle: rental $55.00/day. Ammo at 25
rounds
50 cal armor piercing at $9.95

Crew members can double as spotters for $30.00 per hour (spotting
scope included).

They even offer RPG’s at $75 bucks and $200 for 3 standard loads

Mounted mini-gun available @ $450.00 per 30 seconds of sustained fire.

Free complimentary Night Vision Equipment.

Meals are not included but seem reasonable. Coffee and snacks on the
top deck from 7pm-6am

They offer group rates and corporate discounts, and even offer a
partial money back if not satisfied.

Text from the ad:

"We guarantee that you will experience at least two hijacking
attempts by pirates or we will refund half your money including gun
rental charges and any unused ammo (mini gun charges not included).
How can we guarantee you will experience a hijacking? We operate at
5 knots within 12 miles of the coast of Somalia. If an attempted
hijacking does not occur we will turn the boat around and cruise by
at 4 knots.

"We will repeat this for up to 8 days making three passes a day
along the entire length of Somalia. At night the boat is fully lit
and bottle rockets are shot off at intervals and loud disco music
beamed shore side to attract attention. Cabin space is limited so
respond quickly. Reserve your package before April 29 and get 100
rounds of free tracer ammo in the caliber of your choice."

Here are a few testimonials:

"FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!!"
—- Stan, Denver, CO USA

"I got three confirmed kills on my last trip. I’LL never hunt big
game in Africa again."
—-Lars, Hamburg, Germany

"Six attacks in 4 days was more than I expected. I bagged three
pirates and my 12 yr old son sank two rowboats with the minigun.
PIRATES 0, PASSENGERS 32! Well worth the trip. Just make sure your
spotter speaks English."
—– Ned, Salt Lake City, Utah USA

"I haven’t had this much fun since flying choppers in NAM. Don’t
worry about getting shot by pirates as they never even got close to
the ship with those weapons they use and their crappy aim–reminds
me of a drunken ‘juicer’ door gunner we picked up from the motor
pool back in Nam."
—-"Chopper" Dan, Toledo, Ohio USA.

"Like ducks in a barrel. They turned the ship around and we saw them
bleed and cry in the water like little girls. Saw one wounded pirate
eaten by sharks–what a laugh riot!! This is a must do."
—Zeke, Minnahaw Springs, Kentucky USA

Well I have to admit this is imaginative!! Well done!

Where are the 90 thousand AK47 ,night vision googles,uniforms and military equipment,that went missing in Iraq that belongs to the USA?
Did George W Bush pocket the profit your beloved american prisedent
Pop Bang you have the best answer.

No. The effort to great an Iraqi army and police force from nothing are pointless. Trainees arrive, take advantage of the free training and the free paychecks and the free food and shelter, and then skip out. They take their new weapons with them. Exactly the same thing is happening in Afghanistan, and there’s nothing Americans can do to stop it.