I'm looking to build a laser pointer that I can use at night while wearing NVGs. I need one to point out objects, specifically landing zones to the pilot, everyone is on NVGs. Naturally I'm thinking of an IR laser, I mean it makes the most immediate sense, everyone is on NVGs and that way only we are seeing the laser. I'm worried about the laser blooming on my goggles, and I have no idea what wavelength would be best or how much power I need. I'd like the beam to be visible for a minimum of 500 m.
So, that being said, I'm wondering if a red laser would work as they seem to be easier to come by. I have no idea what a red laser would look like under NVGs compared to an IR one, would it be as bright?
So, that being said, I'm wondering if a red laser would work as they seem to be easier to come by. I have no idea what a red laser would look like under NVGs compared to an IR one, would it be as bright?