FAA EB 98: Infrared Specifications for Aviation Obstruction Light Compatibility with Night Vision Goggles (NVGs)

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Abstract: Engineering Brief (EB) 98 provides information about the interaction of LEDs used in obstruction lighting fixtures with night vision imaging systems (NVIS) onboard rotary and fixed-wing aircraft. In addition, this EB proposes performance specifications for infrared (IR) emitters to be added to or used with LED L-810, L-864, and L-885 obstruction light fixtures to ensure compatibility with night vision goggles (NVGs) with a Class B filter.

Publication Year: 2017

Authoring Organization: FAA

Airport Type: All Airports

Resource Type: PDF

Hyperlink: https://www.faa.gov/airports/engineering/engineering_briefs/

Page Count: 7

Cost: Free

Phase(s): Design, Operations, Planning

Functional Area(s): Airfield and Approach Lighting, Navigational Aids (NAVAIDs)

Keyword(s): Instrument Approach