The use of night vision goggles on fast jets is becoming increasingly common; indeed, in certain theatres their use is operationally imperative. Novel systems such as these introduce new integration and safety problems. This paper provides an airworthiness perspective on the problems and presents some thoughts on the service release of such systems.
Joint Airworthiness Committee JAC Paper 1131 dated May 1995, covering drafts for the new Chapters 115/116 of Defence Standard 00–970, Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) Compatible Aircraft Lighting-Design Criteria.
