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FPD.DEV · ENGINEERING REFERENCE

MIL-STD-3009

Lighting, Aircraft, Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) Compatible

Base standard · 2 February 2001 · Department of Defense · 95 PDF pages

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CoverTable II · ChromaticityTable III · NVIS radiance§4.3.5.9.1 · Monochromatic displaysTable IV · Class A responseTable V · Class B response

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Specular reflection · Appendix C.5.9Diffuse reflection · Appendix C.5.9–C.5.10High-ambient contrast · Appendix C.5.11Inspection background · Appendix C.7.11.6

These Appendix C passages provide background. Section C.7.11.6 states that daylight legibility and readability inspection is no longer included in this standard. For the MIL-L-85762A measurement procedures and contrast table, use its reader.

MIL-L-85762A · High-ambient contrast table
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FPD.DEV CIE CalculatorSpecifying dual-mode NVIS displaysOfficial document statusNotice 1 · 2002Notice 2 · 2024 validation

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