Night vision fusion devices have become the new standard for nocturnal operations and are being applied in various sectors, including the military, emergency services, and increasingly in the hunting field. Certain challenges can only be addressed by combining the two leading night vision principles: image intensification (light amplification) and thermal imaging. Image intensification provides a basic representation of the surroundings, over which the fusion device overlays a thermal image. Due to its capability to integrate data from various spectral ranges, fusion devices can offer a more comprehensive and informative view of the environment. This is especially valuable in situations where traditional night vision devices fall short, such as when clear detection is required.
Vifaa vya kuona usiku vimekuwa kiwango kipya cha shughuli za usiku na vinatumiwa katika sekta mbalimbali, ikiwa ni pamoja na jeshi, huduma za dharura, na zaidi katika uwanja wa uwindaji. Matatizo fulani yanaweza kushughulikiwa tu kwa kuchanganya kanuni mbili za kuongoza za maono ya usiku: kuongezeka kwa picha (kuongeza mwanga) na picha ya joto. Image intensification hutoa uwakilishi wa msingi wa mazingira, juu ya ambayo kifaa fusion overlays picha ya joto. Kwa sababu ya uwezo wake wa kuunganisha data kutoka mbalimbali spectral mbalimbali, vifaa fusion inaweza kutoa mtazamo zaidi ya kina na habari ya mazingira. Hii ni muhimu hasa katika hali ambapo vifaa vya kawaida vya kuona usiku havifaniki, kama vile wakati kugundua wazi inahitajika.