Overview

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS) with a strong focus on flight test and certification aspects. Designed for engineers, test pilots, certification specialists, and program managers, the course covers both theoretical foundations and operational implications of NVIS integration into military and civil aircraft.
Participants will explore how NVIS technologies affect cockpit ergonomics, lighting compatibility, pilot visibility, and mission capability. The course includes regulatory standards, human factors, and practical methods for evaluating and verifying NVIS compliance. Emphasis is also placed on the challenges of NVIS operations in both tactical and certification environments.

Course Topics

• fundamentals of night vision technology and image intensification
• NVIS-compatible cockpit design and lighting requirements
• regulatory framework: FAA/EASA and MIL-STD-3009 compliance
• NVIS human factors and crew workload considerations
• flight test procedures and NVIS compatibility assessment
• laboratory and simulator-based NVIS evaluation techniques
• in-flight testing methods and evaluation metrics
• system certification and reporting standards

Prerequisites:

• basic English language proficiency
• participation is subject to eligibility criteria