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DVE-01Driver Vision Enhancement System
The DVE-01 is a driver vision enhancement system for NVG-based night driving: controlled infrared illumination from the RAVEN IR illuminator, viewed through the driver’s existing night vision goggles.
Concept illustration · IR visualised
80° × 30°Rectangular IR pattern, H × V
850 / 940 / 1550Wavelength options, nm
600 gUnit weight
18–32 VInput, 25 W nominal
Definition
What is a driver vision enhancement system?
A driver vision enhancement system (DVE) improves the driver’s view of the route in darkness. The DVE-01 does this with controlled infrared illumination from a front-mounted RAVEN IR illuminator, viewed through helmet-mounted night vision goggles (NVG).
The driver sees the road surface, track edges and surrounding terrain in IR. The DVE-01 driver vision enhancement system supplements goggles already in service. No goggle replacement is required. It is part of Wiseled’s range of vehicle systems and driver vision enhancement solutions.
Operational challenge
Why does NVG-based night driving need supplementary IR illumination?
NVG depend on ambient light. In overcast, moonless or low-contrast conditions, image intensifier output degrades. The driver loses ground texture, and obstacles, ruts and track edges become harder to distinguish.
Supplementary IR illumination restores contrast, provided the pattern is controlled. Hotspots, edge falloff and stray light reduce image quality, which is why a driver vision enhancement system needs a defined beam pattern rather than a general-purpose IR lamp.
System configuration
How does the DVE-01 light the route?
In the DVE-01 driver vision enhancement system, RAVEN is mounted on the front bumper, centre, and lights the route ahead in infrared. The driver picks the result up through helmet-mounted NVG.
2NVG · DriverSees the route in IR
1RAVEN IRFront bumper, centre
Concept illustration
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RAVEN IR illuminator
Mounted on the front bumper, centre. Emits a rectangular IR pattern of 80° × 30° onto the route ahead. IR only. More about RAVEN.
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Driver’s night vision goggles
Helmet-mounted goggles already in service pick up the reflected IR and show the route in the driver’s view.
Driver view
How does supplementary IR change the NVG image?
Same goggles, same route. The RAVEN pattern is matched to standard sensor aspect ratios, which limits edge falloff and stray light. With supplementary IR the driver sees:
- Road surface texture
- Track edges and ruts
- Terrain either side of the route
NVG only
NVG + RAVEN IR
1NVG · DriverSame goggles
Concept illustration · NVG views visualised
Operator needs
Which operator needs does the DVE-01 driver vision enhancement system address?
Night driving
Route illumination without white light
The DVE-01 lights the route in infrared only. For white-light search and illumination on the same vehicle, see the FALCON tactical searchlight.Verify signature claim
Image quality
Poor NVG image in low ambient light
A rectangular 80° × 30° IR pattern gives a more even image across the field of view.
Retrofit
Existing vehicles and goggles
The system works with NVG already in service. No goggle replacement is required.
Space and power
Limited room and supply on light vehicles
600 g, 100 × 67 × 48 mm. 18–32 V input, 25 W nominal, below 3 W in standby.
Sensors
Sensor-specific requirements
Wavelength options of 850, 940 and 1550 nm match the sensor and the signature requirement.
Integration
Fitting into existing vehicle systems
MIL-DTL-38999 connectors and a defined power interface reduce integration effort. Wiseled has integrated illumination on vehicle platforms before, for example in the Xtruder CROW MK2 project with Kongsberg.
Wavelength options
Which wavelengths are available?
Three options: 850 nm, 940 nm and 1550 nm. The choice depends on the sensor in use and the signature requirement of the platform.
Wavelength in nm. NVG band approximateVerify
850 nm · near-IR
Typical use: image intensifier NVG and near-IR cameras.Verify DVE-01 default
Image intensifier NVGYes
Near-IR cameraYes
SWIR cameraNo
940 nm · near-IR
Typical use: near-IR camera sensors. Lower visible glow than 850 nm.Verify
Image intensifier NVGLimited
Near-IR cameraYes
SWIR cameraNo
1550 nm · SWIR
For SWIR sensors only. Not visible to standard image intensifier NVG.
Image intensifier NVGNo
Near-IR cameraNo
SWIR cameraYes
Technical data
What are the technical specifications?
Technical data for the RAVEN IR illuminator as used in the DVE-01 driver vision enhancement system. Units are built and tested under Wiseled’s quality and operational excellence programme.
- Field of view
- 80° horizontal × 30° vertical
- Wavelength options
- 850 / 940 / 1550 nm
- Power
- 25 W nominal · <3 W standby
- Input voltage
- 18–32 V
- Weight
- 600 g
- Dimensions
- 100 × 67 × 48 mm
- Connectors
- MIL-DTL-38999
- Housing
- Hard-anodised aluminium, MIL-A-8625 Type III
- Standards
- MIL-STD-461G · MIL-STD-810H · MIL-STD-1275EVerify
RAVEN IR illuminator
Platforms
Which vehicles is the DVE-01 designed for?
The DVE-01 driver vision enhancement system is designed for:
- Tactical and light vehicles
- Mobile reconnaissance platforms, including border protection and perimeter surveillance patrols
- Vehicle situational awareness suites
- Unmanned and remote assets
System contents, mounting and cablingVerify
FAQ
Common questions
What is the DVE-01 driver vision enhancement system?
The DVE-01 is a driver vision enhancement system from Wiseled that lights the route ahead in infrared with a front-mounted RAVEN IR illuminator, so drivers using night vision goggles see the road surface, track edges and terrain in darkness.
Does the DVE-01 replace night vision goggles?
No. It supplements existing NVG with controlled IR illumination.
Does the DVE-01 use white light?
No. Output is infrared only.
Which wavelengths can the DVE-01 use?
850 nm, 940 nm and 1550 nm. 850 nm suits image intensifier NVG, 940 nm suits near-IR cameras and 1550 nm is for SWIR sensors only.
Can wavelength and control functions be adapted?
Yes. Wiseled’s integration-first approach allows wavelength, control functions and mounting to be adapted to the host platform.
Which connectors and power does it use?
MIL-DTL-38999 connectors. Input voltage 18–32 V, 25 W nominal and below 3 W in standby.
How is technical documentation requested?
Technical specification and integration documentation are available on request at sales@wiseled.com or via the contact page.