| These days, there are a wide range of night vision | | | | by the military. Today, they are used by various groups |
| goggles available on the market. Apart from goggles, | | | | including hikers, campers and fishermen. Furthermore, |
| there are also other kinds of equipments available that | | | | the cheap night vision goggles are used as toys by |
| can be used to view in complete darkness. Thermal | | | | many kids as well. Although the ones available for |
| night vision cameras and binoculars are some | | | | public use are not as effective as the ones which are |
| examples of these equipments. | | | | used by the military personnel, they can provide a very |
| Although there are different types of equipments | | | | unique kind of experience. |
| available, they generally operate in two ways which | | | | These special kinds of goggles are usually |
| are thermal imaging and image enhancement. The | | | | characterized by the different generations. Starting |
| latest versions of NV goggles make use of both the | | | | from Gen 1, now we have up to Gen 4 which means |
| technology and therefore enable effective viewing. | | | | that the higher the Gen number, the more advanced |
| They enable viewers to see with perception and | | | | the NV goggles. The latest versions make use of both |
| clarity. When you use a standard NV goggle, you will | | | | the technology and enables viewers to locate images |
| even be able to see a person in the dark that is | | | | even in complete darkness. They are a fantastic piece |
| standing about 200-250 feet away from you. | | | | of equipment that can be used by anyone either for a |
| Previously these types of equipments were only used | | | | purpose or just for fun. |