NVGs will perform poorly if there’s little to no ambient light since the photocathode needs visible and near visible radiation (400 nm to 1000 nm) to work at all. FLIR uses longer wavelengths (no visible) of 3000 nm to 12000 nm so infrared. Unless you’re flying over the Arctic, FLIR will provide useful visual information based on the relative IR emissions of things radiating on the ground.
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RE: FLIR Boresighting & very dark night
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RE: Quick update from the frontlines, 4.36
<p>@Seifer Amazing effort. We’re patient; after all, this is a free update to a free mod. Still boggles my mind the amount of talent going into this. Thank you all.</p>
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RE: F-16s cockpits upscale - May 2, 2022 update (for 4.36)
@Kevstosmart He redid all the cockpits for the aircraft in this series https://il2sturmovik.com/store/battle-of-stalingrad/ to a very high standard.
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RE: FLIR Boresighting & very dark night
@alfred Gen 1 NVGs used IR illuminators but these are naturally limited in range and give away the position of the operator. Current NVGs only amplify ambient visible and near IR, i.e. they don’t have an illuminator.
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RE: Falcon BMS 4.36 TRAILER 4K
Really well produced trailer and obviously some very cool features to look forward to in .36.