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The fundamentals that shape an NVG. Tubes, FOM, gating, waterproofing — to demystify the market.

№01— Foundations

FOM, SNR, gating — understand an image tube in 10 minutes

Three acronyms intimidate buyers. We take them apart one by one. Why FOM alone isn't enough, what SNR actually measures, and why gating changes the game in urban areas.

10 minApril 2026C. Aubry
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