Night vision systems maker ATN, Corp., showed off their new
"White Phosphor" technology at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas last month. Instead of the familiar
dark green hue, nighttime scenes are rendered in black and white. ATN says the
human eye adjusts much more readily to black and white night viewing, interpreting
it as more "natural," than green. The company says devices fitted with the new
technology provide clearer contrast, better rendering of shadows and shapes and
better depth perception.
So far, the White Phosphor technology is only available on a
few select devices, such as the PVS-14, above, but the company plans to expand
the line. Here is a short video clip looking through an NVG with White
Phosphor. Obviously its shot in light, but you can get the general idea.
