PROPOSED MINIMUM

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
THERMAL RIFLE SCOPE (TRS)
(WEAPON MOUNTED)
References:
a. NAPOLCOM MC No. 2019-002 entitled: Defining
the duty and Authority of the NAPOLCOM to
prescribe Minimum Standards for Uniforms,
Arms, and Equipment to be Procured by the PNP;
and
b. NAPOLCOM Resolution No. 2019-588 entitled:
“Prescribing the Minimum Standards for
Thermal Rifle Scope (Weapon Mounted)”.
Situation:
Despite the fact that PNP have different optical devices install
(clip-on/mounted) on to weapons or handheld, they offer the flexibility of
daytime and night time use, but they also deliver in weather conditions
when other optical devices simply fail. Fog is one such example. Like all
other thermal imaging devices, thermal riflescopes and weapon sights
read off thermal signatures of all objects and present the user with an
image showing a gradient map of the heat signatures.

Presently, PNP operating/maneuvering units needs an alternative

optical devices such as thermal rifle scope that could be mounted on
long firearms which read and reproduce on display thermal signature of
an object during night time operations for the detection, assessment, and
tracking of multiple targets both stationary and mobile.
User/s:
a. SAF
b. PNP Mobile Forces (RMFB, PMFC, CMFC); and
c. other PNP units
Sample Image:
Difference between Night Vision and Thermal
Riflescope
Generally, Night vision optics present real picture of
what is in front of shooter by simply making those items
more visible than they are to a naked eye, while,
thermal devices work differently. Due to the fact that
thermal scopes read and reproduce on display thermal
signature of an object, you cannot expect to see all
details of the object you are looking at. You will only
see an outline of items which have contrasting
temperatures.
Sample Produce Images:

Person
hiding in the
bush
Human Field of view
a. Vertical
b. Horizontal
Key components of high importance are:
objective lens diameter,
resolution and refresh rate of the thermal core
(60Hz scope in order to avoid unwarranted lag or else choose a product with a rating
which is slightly over 30Hz),
magnification capabilities,
Optical zoom feature allows the user to magnify a target without upsetting the
resolution quality
reticle patterns
When you put your eye on the scope eyepiece, it is the reticule that helps you to
accurately focus on your intended target
 battery life.
Sample Thermal Core/Module/Sensor:

BAE Systems says that the new 640x480

pixel TWV640 core is able to capture images
through fog, smoke, dust, and haze, at a
frame rate of 60 Hz.
 Recognition of targets and threats:

Figure 1: Illustration of the importance of pixels on target for image recognition, and
of the behavior of noise effective temperature difference (NETD)with range. This
example assumes typical uncooled camera specifications:100 mm focal length, f",J
10° field of view, and 50 J.1m pixels, which give'" 1m spatial resolution at 2 km.
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NAPOLCOM Proposed
Res. No. Technical
2019 - 588 Specifications

a. Equipment a. Sensor/Detector Microbolomete Microbolomet Microbolome Microbolome

Type: A Type r or latest er (Uncooled) ter ter
weapon- Thermal core (Uncooled) (Uncooled)
mounted
technology
sighting
device that
uses Thermal
core
technology
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- 588 Specifications
b. A lightweight b. Minimum Refresh 30Hz 30 or 60Hz 50Hz 30Hz
and durable Rate
that are
sensitive to c. Display Resolution 640 x 480 pixels 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480
heat and or any High pixels pixels pixels
capable of Definition
reproducing (HD)
heat signature Resolution
of an object/s
in high d. Display Type AMOLED, or AMOLED AMOLED AMOLED
resolution and any latest
enhanced display
refresh rate technology
making them
visible even in e. Minimum 3x 3x 1.3 to 12.8 3x
the total Magnification
darkness.
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b. Desription: A f. Field of View 8.3° 8.3° 12.4° 10.3°
lightweight (Horizontal)
and durable
that are g. Maximum Weight 1.8kg 1.08kg 0.71kg 1.76kg
sensitive to
heat and
capable of
reproducing
heat signature
of an object/s
in high
resolution and
enhanced
refresh rate
making them
visible even in
the total
darkness.
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c. Purpose: A h. Detection Smoke, Fog Dust, Smoke, Not specified Dust, Smoke,
thermal Capability and Rain Fog, Haze, Fog, rain
scope for Snow, and other obscurant
atmospheric
all-weather
obscurant (rain)
conditions
that be i. Mounting System Picatinny Rail With Universal MIL Std 1913
mounted on or Any “Picatinny Mounting “Picatinny
rifle which is Universal Rail” adapter adapter (Clip Rail”
suited/usefu Mounting on) for Rifle
l in the total adapter (Clip
darkness on) for Rifle
environment j. Military Standard Weather Robust body Waterproof, heavy duty field
, whether in 810G proof Shockproof maintainable,
urban and (Environmental (Waterproof, Shock and
rural areas. waterproof
Rating) Shockproof)
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d. Equipment
Capability:
Capable of
detecting
and locating
any source k. Detection Range 1000m Not specified 1800m 2200m
of heat
against its
low-
temperature
background
for a
distance of
at least
1000m.
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Miscellaneous Specifications

l. Battery Operating 8 hr 4 to 12 hrs 8 hrs 10hrs

Duration
m. Video With video Yes Yes Yes

Accessories:
Must have a complete mounting accessories
Carrying hard case
Manual
Recommendation:
Approval of Proposed Minimum Technical
Specifications for Thermal Rifle Scope
(Weapon Mounted)
Research Materials:
• Brochures
• Internet/Inquiries in Manufacturer/s