The DSNVG is in production to provide fusion (via optical
overlay) of I² and IR imagery, to provide the user with the following benefits:
1. Greater
situational awareness due to improved threat detection under most battlefield environments; compatible with traditional
weapon system ranges.
2. Expanded viewing capability from high-light conditions to total darkness
(no light) and through battlefield obscurants. Increases capability for urban operations.
3.
Improved wearing comfort due to better weight balance resulting in less fatigue.
4. Easy-to-use
controls similar to proven AN/PVS-14.
5. Non-exit pupil forming eyepiece allows the soldier
to maintain full field of view even as helmet shifts during vigorous physical movements.