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Record 1 2010-11-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
  • Helicopters (Military)
CONT

Pilot night vision system (PNVS). Infrared sensors mounted on the nose of helicopters provide a monochromatic video image of the outside scene ... constructed from differences in the temperatures of objects in the environment. The system may be used at night when ambient light levels are low or during the day to "see" through blowing dust, smog, smoke or concealing foliage.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
  • Hélicoptères (Militaire)

Spanish

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