Can someone explain the differences, advantages and disadvantages between the two in a clip on rifle sight?
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I can't speak to swir vs lwir, but we have a swir sensor we use at work when hunting baddies and it works exceptionally well.
The contrast it gives and ability to see through atmospherics/shadows/night time is vastly superior to basic EO/IR. I had no idea SWIR clipons existed, I have to imagine anyone with one would be an apex predator.
If I recall correctly, the Brolis unit has a long range 1550 illuminator built in and a bunch of other insane features.
Are there any monocular or binocular SWIR systems that you can head mount? Or any 11769 or 10160 tubes with a different photocathode that can detect SWIR
I'm not sure I will ever be nice enough to get one of these for Christmas, maybe I'll put myself up for adoption.SWIR is the primary seek and destroy sensor on most ISR ground support drones, too. It’s a big plus that friendlies can use 1550nm strobes that can’t be detected with standard NODs.
Civvies can actually buy SWIR clip-ons.
That looks a bit big to head mount?
Also how does SWIR compare to normal tubes do just plain seeing in the dark?
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What about DSNVG, ?SWIR uses a sensor, just like LWIR, but detects short-wavelength IR versus long-wavelength. It uses a display screen and is not a passthrough like NV. The biggest advantage is that it is more “contrasty” than NV and can see right through smoke, fog and most other obscurants.
It combines some of the advantages of both NV and thermal, and can see through atmospherics. The downside is that it requires supplemental illumination when it gets really dark, like NV, but in the ~1500nm range (undetectable by NV).
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Anyone have a price check on one of these?
So exactly how deep in my moat can this thing see the lasers attached to my ill tempered sea bass?
How do you like it?I have one of those swir pocket scopes at work and the equipment receipt says 28k.
It does what it needs to well, but for the most part, I think SWIR doesn’t have a lot of applications outside of the military/law enforcement. The things it does are very useful from an ISR perspective, but that’s just one tool we have. If I wanted something for hunting use, I’d much rather a good thermal (MWIR or LWIR).How do you like it?
As far as a good thermal, I ordered a NOx, I guess they should ship soon?It does what it needs to well, but for the most part, I think SWIR doesn’t have a lot of applications outside of the military/law enforcement. The things it does are very useful from an ISR perspective, but that’s just one tool we have. If I wanted something for hunting use, I’d much rather a good thermal (MWIR or LWIR).
If I'm understanding the tech, it's pretty easy to ruin good nv with exposure to light, especially if I use it in an urban environment?
Thanks so much, the way this stuff works, or doesn't and the cost to get started is really intimidating especially as I'm wanting two of everything for my wife and myself.No, that's a generally inaccurate misunderstanding. Good NV works just fine in mixed lighting and in urban environments. If you stand and stare at a bright light for hours sure, you might burn a tube. If you're moving, there are zeros worries about tube damage.
has there been any new development in this field?