This is the ElectroniCast forecast of global market consumption of packaged
light emitting diodes (LEDs), also known as component-level bulbs, used in
Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) compatible lighting for non-civilian use,
such as military, law enforcement, emergency medical services (EMS) and
related.
A night vision device (NVD) comprises of an Infrared (IR) image intensifier
tube in a rigid casing, commonly used by military forces and other
non-civilian sectors; however, night vision technology has become more widely
available for civilian use, for example, EVS, or enhanced vision systems are
finding their way into private aircraft and vehicles. Infrared light is
electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength between 0.7 and 300 micrometers,
which equates to a frequency range between approximately 1 and 430 terahertz
(THz).
Night vision goggles (NVG) combined with magnification lenses constitutes
night vision binoculars. Other types include monocular night vision devices
with only one eyepiece, which may be mounted to firearms as night sights. NVG
and EVS technologies are becoming standard operating products on helicopter
operations to improve safety. Light emitting diodes used in Night Vision
Imaging Systems must provide an environment that will not have near infrared
(NIR) noise, which would interfere with the nighttime sensitivity of the NVGs.
It is important to note that night vision compatibility (NVC) is only
achieved when the design of the lighting equipment allows for proper use with
and without the NVIS, at night or during the day.
In this study report, we provide a detailed 2011-2018 market forecast for
LEDs that have night vision compatibility in relationship to night vision
imaging systems (NVIS)
NVIS are passive systems, which have a very high sensitivity to radiation in
the approximate region of 600nm to 930nm (orange to near infrared). The NVIS
work by converting photons from the outside night scene onto a micro-displayed
visible image. The NVIS will amplify the nighttime scene approximately 2000
times. To protect the image intensifier assembly, the systems are equipped
with an automatic gain control (AGC), which will aperture down the NVIS when
exposed to bright lights in the region of approximately 600nm to 930nm. If
displays or light sources are not NVIS compatible, the automatic gain control
will activate and the NVIS will become proportionally less sensitive to
nighttime objects outside of the cockpit.
The Department of Defense (United States) published the MIL-STD-3009 Standard
for lighting, aircraft, night vision imaging system compatibility, which
specifies the interface and performance requirements for aircraft lighting and
display equipment that is intended to be used along with NVIS. This
specification defines aircraft interior lighting standards for sources such as
cockpit displays and caution / warning lights, for both day and nighttime
operating conditions. NVIS filters designed for avionic applications must
incorporate NIR attenuation properties, chromaticity, contrast for daylight
readability and often EMI/RFI shielding. The MIL-STD-3009 superseded
MIL-L-85762A standard. This standard also includes provisions for white light
sources and for "leaky green" requirements.
The light emitting diodes in a display heavily influence its color, contrast,
and NVIS radiance (NR) properties. White, green, and red light emitting diodes
with certain spectral emission can be adjusted with filters to produce
displays that comply with various NVIS color coordinates and NVIS Radiance
(NR) specifications described in MIL-STD-3009. Meeting both color and Night
Vision Imaging System (NVIS) Radiance limits can be challenging. Each
application is unique and always involves certain constraints, such as space
limitations or production methods, that may require a specific approach in
order meet compliance.
Filters are ideal for many commercial and military applications, including
crew-station displays for aircraft and ground vehicles, as well as portable
display systems in personal digital assistants (PDA), palmtops, laptops, etc.
Plastic Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) filters are the ideal method for
making virtually any light source compatible with NVIS, NVG, NVD, or any other
night-vision apparatus. Plastic filters are extremely durable. Where all-glass
filters might fracture, lightweight plastic material survives the most
demanding real-world environments.
Quantitative Analysis - LEDs face the challenge of creating definitive
positions in the NVIS illumination market, as competing lighting solutions
(technologies) are readily available and accepted. While this does not limit
the potential success of LEDs, it does create some challenges. This report
provides an independent examination and analysis of the changing market
dynamics for LEDs used in selected end-use applications. The LED market
forecast data are segmented by the following functions:
Consumption Value (US$, million)
Quantity (number/units)
Average Selling Prices (ASP $, each)
Market Forecast and Analysis by Application - The Night Vision Imaging
System LED market is segmented into the following application categories:
Military
Aircraft
Cockpit / Display Panel / Instrument Lighting
Other Interior Night Vision Compatible (NVC) Lighting
Exterior Aircraft NVC Lighting
Ships/Watercraft
Bridge Display Panel / Instrument Lighting
Other Interior Night Vision Compatible (NVC) Lighting
Exterior NVC Lighting
Ground Vehicle
Display Panel / Instrument Lighting
Other Interior Night Vision Compatible (NVC) Lighting
Exterior NVC Lighting
Ground Field Command / Man-Portable Devices / Other
Display Panel / Instrument Lighting
Other Interior Night Vision Compatible (NVC) Lighting
Exterior NVC Lighting
Law Enforcement / EMS / Emergency Services / Other Non-Civilian
Aircraft
Cockpit / Display Panel / Instrument Lighting
Other Interior Night Vision Compatible (NVC) Lighting
Exterior Aircraft NVC Lighting Aircraft
Ships/Watercraft
Bridge Display Panel / Instrument Lighting
Other Interior Night Vision Compatible (NVC) Lighting
Exterior NVC Lighting
Ground Vehicle
Display Panel / Instrument Lighting
Other Interior Night Vision Compatible (NVC) Lighting
Exterior NVC Lighting
Ground Field Command / Man-Portable Devices / Other
Display Panel / Instrument Lighting
Other Interior Night Vision Compatible (NVC) Lighting
Exterior NVC Lighting
Regional Segmentation - The market data are segmented into the following
geographic regions, plus a Global summary:
America
United States of America
The Rest of the American Region (ROA)
EMEA (Europe, Middle Eastern countries, plus Africa)
APAC (Asia Pacific)
LED Level Quantified in the ElectroniCast Study - A Light Emitting
Diode (LED) is a solid-state semiconductor device that converts electrical
energy directly into light. On its most basic level, the semiconductor is
comprised of two regions. The p-region contains positive electrical charges
while the n-region contains negative electrical charges. When voltage is
applied and current begins to flow, the electrons move across the n region
into the p region. The process of an electron moving through the p-n junction
releases energy. The dispersion of this energy produces photons with visible
wavelengths. Below, are four levels (or "food chain") of LEDs. For the
purposes of THIS ElectroniCast study, we quantify and provide a market
forecast for "Level 2"
Level 1 - The chip or die
Level 2 - Packaged LED (component-level bulb)
Level 3 - LED array; may include optics, heat sink and/or power supply
Level 4 - LED luminaire
Ship/Watercraft Leads in Consumption - The use of LEDs in Night Vision
Imaging System compatible lighting will continue to be dominated by the
Military market sector. The market forecast, by ElectroniCast Consultants,
provides second-level (or sub-level) applications under the Military and the
Law Enforcement/EMS application sectors. The next-level of detailed is
provided in the report text, as well as in the Microsoft Excel database
worksheets found in the addendum of the study report. During the 2010-2017
forecast period, as the luminous efficacy techniques improve (Lumens per Watt:
lm/W), the LED is being considered for more than (just) indicator lighting.
The conversion of interior lights in aircraft cockpits and cabins to meet MIL
Specifications and civil CASA standards can involve the following conversion
techniques, based on cost effectiveness and operational requirement:
Replacement of instrument panel glass with filter material
Installation of filter material to warning, caution and annunciator
indicators
Replacement of existing lamps with LED based modular lamps
Installation of NVIS compatible bridge and bezel lighting
NVG compatible floodlights
These same techniques are also used for the conversion of vehicle driving
instruments, ships' bridge, navigational and control lighting and
communication equipment.
Exterior lighting for ships, aircraft and vehicles can be made Night Vision
Goggles (NVG) friendly or dual mode Convert/NVG friendly through:
Replacement of bulbs with form and fit compatible LEDs
Installation of solid state LED based navigation and anti-collision lights
Fitting filters to existing light fittings
Addition of Infra Red LEDs for covert navigation and formation lights only
visible through NVIS
America Leads in Market Share - The American region held the market
share lead in the consumption value of LEDs used in NVIS compatible lighting
in 2010. The American region, led by the United States, is forecast to
maintain the lead in relative market share throughout the 2011-2018 forecast
period; however, the Asia Pacific region is forecast for the fastest growth.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
1.1 LED Used in Night Vision Imaging Systems
(NVIS)-Forecast Summary
1.2 Bare (Unpackaged) LED Chips - Overview
1.3 Barriers to Growth
2 LED Used in Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS)-Application Market Forecast
2.1 Overview
2.2 Market Forecast: Military Aircraft
2.3 Market Forecast: Military Ships/Watercraft
2.4 Market Forecast: Military Ground Vehicles (M-ATV and Others)
2.5 Market Forecast: Military Ground Field Command, Man-Portable
2.6 Market Forecast: Law Enforcement, Emergency Services Aircraft
2.7 Market Forecast: Law Enforcement, Emergency Services Ship/Watercraft
2.8 Market Forecast: Law Enforcement, Emergency Services Ground Vehicles
2.9 Market Forecast: Law Enforcement, Emergency Services Ground Field
Command, Man-Portable
3 Harsh Environments - Overview
4 Profile Briefs of LED and Related Companies - Over 290 Selected Competitors
5 LEDs - Technology Overview
6 ElectroniCast Market Research Methodology
7 Definitions and Standards
7.1 Definitions - Acronyms, Abbreviations and General Terms in General
Lighting
7.2 Acronyms and Abbreviations in U.S. Army
7.3 Lighting Standards and Protocols/ Hazardous Location Lighting
8 ElectroniCast Market Forecast Data Base Explanation
8.1 Overview
8.2 Tutorial
List of Tables -
1.1.1 LEDs Used in NVIS Compatible Lighting Global Market Forecast, By
Region ($Million)
1.1.2 LEDs Used in NVIS Compatible Lighting Global Market Forecast, By
Region (Quantity/Units)
1.1.3 LEDs Used in NVIS Compatible Lighting USA and Rest of America Market
Forecast ($Million)
1.1.4 LEDs Used in NVIS Compatible Lighting USA and Rest of America
Forecast (Quantity/Units)
1.1.5 LEDs Used in NVIS Compatible Lighting Global Market Forecast, By
Application ($Million)
1.1.6 Typical Luminous Efficacies for Traditional and LED Sources
2.1.1 LEDs Used in NVIS Compatible Lighting Global Market Forecast, By
Application ($Million)
2.2.1 LEDs Used in NVIS Compatible Lighting Global Forecast, Military
Aircraft ($Million)
2.2.2 LEDs Used in NVIS Compatible Lighting USA and Rest of America,
Military Aircraft ($Million)
2.2.3 LEDs Used in NVIS Compatible Lighting EMEA Forecast, Military
Aircraft ($Million)
2.2.4 LEDs Used in NVIS Compatible Lighting APAC Forecast, Military
Aircraft ($Million)
2.3.1 LEDs Used in NVIS Compatible Lighting Global Forecast, Military
Ship/Watercraft ($Million)
2.3.2 LEDs Used in NVIS Compatible Lighting USA and Rest of America,
Military Ship/Watercraft
2.3.3 LEDs Used in NVIS Compatible Lighting EMEA Forecast, Military
Ship/Watercraft ($Million)
2.3.4 LEDs Used in NVIS Compatible Lighting APAC Forecast, Military
Ship/Watercraft ($Million)
2.4.1 LEDs Used in NVIS Compatible Lighting Global Forecast, Military
Ground Vehicle ($Million)
2.4.2 LEDs Used in NVIS Compatible Lighting USA and Rest of America,
Military Ground Vehicle
2.4.3 LEDs Used in NVIS Compatible Lighting EMEA Forecast, Military Ground
Vehicle ($Million)
2.4.4 LEDs Used in NVIS Compatible Lighting APAC Forecast, Military Ground
Vehicle ($Million)
2.5.1 LEDs Used in NVIS Compatible Global Forecast, Military Ground
Command/Portable ($Million)
2.5.2 LEDs Used in NVIS Compatible USA and ROA, Military Ground
Command/Portable ($Million)
2.5.3 LEDs Used in NVIS Compatible EMEA Forecast, Military Ground
Command/Portable ($Million)
2.5.4 LEDs Used in NVIS Compatible APAC Forecast, Military Ground
Command/Portable ($Million)
2.6.1 LEDs Used in NVIS Compatible Global Forecast, Law
Enforcement/Emergency Aircraft ($Million)
2.6.2 LEDs Used in NVIS Compatible USA and ROA, Law Enforcement/Emergency
Aircraft ($Million)
2.6.3 LEDs Used in NVIS Compatible EMEA Forecast, Law
Enforcement/Emergency Aircraft ($Million)
2.6.4 LEDs Used in NVIS Compatible APAC Forecast, Law
Enforcement/Emergency Aircraft ($Million)
2.7.1 LEDs Used in NVIS Compatible Global Forecast, Law
Enforcement/Emergency Ship/Watercraft
2.7.2 LEDs Used in NVIS Compatible USA and ROA, Law Enforcement/Emergency
Ship/Watercraft
2.7.3 LEDs Used in NVIS Compatible EMEA Forecast, Law
Enforcement/Emergency Ship/Watercraft
2.7.4 LEDs Used in NVIS Compatible APAC Forecast, Law
Enforcement/Emergency Ship/Watercraft
2.8.1 LEDs Used in NVIS Compatible Global Forecast, Law
Enforcement/Emergency Ground Vehicle
2.8.2 LEDs Used in NVIS Compatible USA and ROA, Law Enforcement/Emergency
Ground Vehicle
2.8.3 LEDs Used in NVIS Compatible EMEA Forecast, Law
Enforcement/Emergency Ground Vehicle
2.8.4 LEDs Used in NVIS Compatible APAC Forecast, Law
Enforcement/Emergency Ground Vehicle
2.9.1 LEDs Used in NVIS Compatible Global, Law Enforcement/Emergency
Ground Command/Portable
2.9.2 LEDs Used in NVIS Compatible USA and ROA, Law Enforcement/Emergency
Ground/Portable
2.9.3 LEDs Used in NVIS Compatible EMEA, Law Enforcement/Emergency Ground
Command/Portable
2.9.4 LEDs Used in NVIS Compatible APAC, Law Enforcement/Emergency Ground
Command/Portable
3.1 ANSI/NFPA Areas Description
5.1 LED Color Variety - Selected Examples
5.1 LED Color Chart
8.1.1 ElectroniCast Market Forecast and Analysis by Application
List of Figures -
1.1.1 LEDs Used in NVIS Compatible Lighting Global Forecast, By Top-Level
Application ($Million)
1.1.2 Chromaticity Limits for NVIS Colors, NVIS White and NVIS Blue
1.1.3 NVIS Response Curves
1.1.4 NVIS Colors Allowed in a "Class A" Cockpit
1.1.5 NVIS Colors: Type I Class B
1.1.6 Example of LED Packaged Chip (Component-Level) Bulb
1.1.7 Example of LED Packaged Chip (Component-Level) Bulb
1.1.8 Example of LED Packaged Chip (Component-Level Bulb) Surface Mount
Variations
1.1.9 Example of LED Packaged Chip: Flux (Component-Level Bulb)
1.1.10 Example of High Brightness LED Packaged Chip (Component-Bulb)
1.2.1 Diagram of a Typical LED Chip
1.2.2 Diagram of a Typical LED Chip
1.2.3 LED Chip Cross-Sectional Structure
1.2.4 ESD Protection Diodes
1.2.5 Electrostatic Discharge Example
2.1.1 Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2) Computer and
Display
2.1.2 TADS and PNVS Mounted on an Apache Helicopter
2.1.3 Rotary Wing Aircraft Cockpit Display
2.1.4 Long Range Tactical Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV)
2.1.5 HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales (United Kingdom
Aircraft Carriers)
2.1.6 Varyag Aircraft Carrier
2.1.7 USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78)
2.1.8 Exterior Night Vision Compatible LED Military Solution (Example)
2.1.9 NVIS-Friendly Exterior Aircraft Lighting
2.1.10 LED Utility Cockpit Lights
2.2.1 MC-130W with NVG-Compatible Lighting Operational (Interior)
2.3.1 LED-Base Wave-Off Light System for Aircraft Carriers
2.3.2 Helicopter Visual Approach System
2.4.1 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) All Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV)
2.4.2 LEDs in the M-ATV Ground Vehicle for NVIS Compatible
Lighting USA Forecast ($, Million) 2-39
2.4.3 Military All Terrain Vehicle
2.4.4 Military Mine Protected Vehicle
2.4.5 Flyer (Next-Generation Vehicle)
3.1 Led Light Bar 50cm Cool White Rear Cable IP68
3.2 Paint Booth Lighting
3.3 Explosion Proof LED Drop-Light/Trouble Light
4.1 PCB Assembly
4.2 LED Backlit Display
4.3 Rugged Touch Screen with NVIS Capability
4.4 LED Down light with 102 Lumens per Watt Fixture
4.5 LED Lighting Military Solutions
4.6 LED Lighting in Railway Station
4.7 LED Technology Safelight Design
4.8 LED Lighting (water flow stream)
4.9 NVIS/LED Control Panel
4.1 Integrated Weapons Delivery System
4.11 Cockpit Modular Display/Panel
4.12 Cockpit Large Area Display
4.13 Traffic Lamp LED
4.14 High Power LED Lamp
4.15 Surface Mount Type LED
4.16 Surface Mount Type LED
4.17 Exterior Aircraft LED Lighting
4.18 LED/CCD Barcode Readers
4.19 Surface-Mount Multi-layer Ceramic Packages
4.2 LED Linear Optical Array
4.21 Solid-State NVIS Lamps
4.22 LED Escalator Light
4.23 Nanostructures Designed for Different Color Emission
4.24 LED Array Lighting - Lamp
4.25 Light-Measurement Device
4.26 SSL LED: Replacement for Halogen Lamp in Spotlights
4.27 LED-Based Digital Billboard (Signage/Display)
4.28 Diagram of Backlight LED Drivers
4.29 Diagram of Multifunction Backlight LED Drivers
4.3 Diagram of White Backlight LED Drivers
4.31 Diagram White Backlight LED Drivers
4.32 Rotary Wing Aircraft Cockpit Display
4.33 Ultra-Thin LED
4.34 Quality Management System in LED Manufacturing
4.35 Military and Harsh-Environment LEDs
4.36 LED-Based Marine Biology Lighting Device
5.1 LED Chromatic Chart
5.2 Evolution of Research Emphasis During Technology Life Cycle
5.3 LED Chip: Metal Layer (Thin Film Technology)
5.4 Vertical LED Chip
5.5 AC LED Technology on a Wafer
5.6 Ultra High Bright LED Chip
5.7 Ultra-Thin LED
5.8 Solid-State Lighting LED
5.9 LED Module with High Light Quality
5.1 Transparent and flexible inorganic, organic hybrid n-type: Thin Film
Transistors (TFTs)
5.11 Lumiramic Phosphor Technology: Thin Film Flip Chip (TFFC) technology
5.12 Wire-to-Board LED Connector
5.13 Next-Generation Light Emitting Diode Module
5.14 4-Leaded RGB LED
5.15 Vertically Conducting Advanced LED Structure
5.16 AlGaInP LED Efficacy
6.1 ElectroniCast Market Research & Forecasting Methodology
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Press Release
Military Market Sector Continues to Find Innovative Uses for LED Night Vision Imaging Systems
June 12th, 2012
Global Information Inc. would like to present a new market research report, "LEDs Used in Night Vision Imaging System Compatible Lighting Global Market Forecast (2011-2018)" by ElectroniCast.
ElectroniCast Consultants, a leading LED market research company, today announced a new market forecast report of the global consumption of light emitting diodes (LEDs) in Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) compatible lighting in non-civilian applications, such as military, law enforcement, emergency medical services (EMS) and related applications.
LEDs used in Night Vision Imaging Systems must provide an environment that will not have near infrared (NIR) noise, which would interfere with the nighttime sensitivity of the NVGs. It is important to note that night vision compatibility (NVC) is only achieved when the design of the lighting equipment allows for proper use with and without the NVIS, at night or during the day.
According to the ElectroniCast, the use of LEDs in NVIS compatible lighting will continue is dominated by the Military market sector. The Military sector includes the following: Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard (and State-level Guard/Defense) and the equivalent from countries worldwide.
The Law Enforcement sector includes Local, State and National Law Enforcement (National: all of the "3-letter" agencies, plus other/related - FBI, DHS/ICE, DEA, ATF, CIA, DSS, etc, plus many other relative law enforcement), as well as the equivalent from countries worldwide. The application category also includes Emergency Services: Emergency Medical Services-EMS, Fire/Rescue/Forestry, etc.
The Ship/Watercraft category under the Military sector is forecast with the fastest growth (2011-2018), led by LEDs used in exterior NVIS compatible lighting. Another category with a large market share is the Aircraft category, with over 25% of the total worldwide consumption of LEDs used in Night Vision Imaging System compatible lighting in 2012.
The American region held the market share lead in the consumption value of LEDs used in NVIS compatible lighting in 2012. The American region, led by the United States, is forecast to maintain the lead in relative market share throughout the 2011-2018 forecast period; however, the Asia Pacific region is forecast for the fastest growth.
