How To See Infrared Light
September 5, 2009 - 10:28 pm
Posts Tagged ‘army’
Infrared light can be seen with everyday common items.Swiss Army Victorinox Night Vision II Watch Review
August 27, 2009 - 7:54 pm
This is a watch review for the Swiss Army Victorinox Night Vision II Watch. I forgot to mention that the red beacon on the 6 position on the watch blinks very fast when the battery is low. Retails at around $350.00 depending on strap/bracelet.
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Foster-Miller TALON
August 4, 2009 - 1:45 am
The Foster-Miller TALON robot is a small, tracked military robot designed for missions ranging from reconnaissance to combat.
Foster-Miller claims the TALON is one of the fastest robots in town, one that can travel through sand, water, and snow (up to 100 feet deep) as well as climb stairs. The TALON transmits in color, black and white, infrared, and/or night vision to its operator, who may be up to 1,000 m away. It can run off lithium-ion batteries for a maximum of 7 days on standby independently before needing recharging. It has an 8.5 hour battery life at normal operating speeds, 2 standard lead batteries providing 2 hours each and 1 optional Lithium Ion providing an additional 4.5 hours. It can also withstand repeated decontamination allowing it to work for long periods of time in contaminated areas. It was used in Ground Zero after the September 11th attacks working for 45 days with many decontaminations without electronic failure. This led to the further development of the HAZMAT TALON.
It weighs less than 100 lb (45 kg) or 60 lb (27 kg) for the Reconnaissance version. Its cargo bay accommodates a variety of sensor payloads. The robot is controlled through a two-way radio or fiber optic line from a portable or wearable Operator Control Unit (OCU) that provides continuous data and video feedback for precise vehicle positioning.
Regular (IED/OED) TALON: Carries sensors and a robotic manipulator, which is used by the U.S. Army for explosive ordnance disposal and disarming improvised explosive devices.
Special Operations TALON (SOTAL): Does not have the robotic arm manipulator but carries day/night color cameras and listening devices; lighter due to the absence of the arm, for reconnaissance missions.
SWORDS TALON: For small arms combat and guard roles. Tested in December 2003 in Kuwait prior to deployment in Iraq.
HAZMAT TALON: Uses chemical, gas, temperature, and radiation sensors that are displayed in real time to the user on a hand-held display unit. It is now being tested by the US Armament Research Development and Engineering Center ARDEC.
The robot costs approximately $60,000 in its standard form. Foster-Miller were subsequently bought out by QinetiQ, a United Kingdom military developer.
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Night Vision Goggles
June 20, 2009 - 4:33 am
Hundreds of Soldiers are heading downrange with new top-of-the-line equipment they say helps them own the night.
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Anti-Nightvision camouflage
June 3, 2009 - 5:43 am
A demonstration video about the “Ghost” camouflage technology by german company Texplorer GmbH
Developed in cooperation with the german army , this material reduces the thermal signature of soldiers and vehicles and is additionaly hard to spot on rest-light intensifiers aswell as rest-light multiplicators.
It is also available as sheets to cover thermal hotspots of vehicles like tanks.
In combination with conventional camouflage measures (camo nets) it is possible to successfully conceal vehicles such as tanks, trucks, planes and helicopters on ground or airborne FLIR imagery and other night vision optoelectronic devices.
The material is machine washable.
Website :
http://www.texplorer.de/index.php/english/produkte/21/34
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