Chicken Wire
An irregular pattern of dark thin lines in the field of view either throughout the image area or in parts of the image area. Under the worst-case condition, these lines will form hexagonal or square wave-shape lines.
COMSPEC (Commercial Specification)
A term used to describe image tube quality, testing and inspection done by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM).
Boresighting
The alignment of a weapon-aiming device to the bore of the weapon. See also Zeroing.
Bright-Source Protection (BSP) – Highlight Cut-Off
An electronic function that reduces the voltage to the photocathode when the night vision device is exposed to bright light sources such as room lights or car lights. BSP protects the image tube from damage and enhances its life; however,…
