What are “binocular NVGs”?

Binocular night vision goggles are designed to provide enhanced depth perception by utilizing two separate eyepieces, one for each eye. This design allows for stereoscopic vision, which significantly improves the ability to judge distances and enhances situational awareness in low-light conditions. By having two lenses, binocular NVGs grant the user a more natural visual experience, similar to how human eyesight works, thereby making it easier to navigate complex environments after dark.

The other options refer to different types of night vision equipment or usages that do not offer the same stereo depth capabilities as binocular NVGs. Single lens goggles, for instance, are not able to create the same three-dimensional perception, while goggles specialized for infrared detection would focus on heat rather than ambient light. Lightweight goggles designed for daytime use are typically not applicable in the context of night vision, as their primary function would not be to aid vision in low-light situations.