EVALUATION OF INSET LIGHTING FIXTURES.
Abstract
The adequacy of the Westinghouse 200 Watt lighting fixture for use in touchdown zone lighting systems was evaluated. The evaluation effort involved an investigation of: (1) suitability of photometric characteristics; (2) abuse resulting from aircraft takeoff and landing operations; (3) effects of outdoor operation under all weather conditions; (4) possible damage resulting from the use of heavy equipment and snowplow blades along the runway; and (5) runway roughness. The fixtures were installed on Runway 13/31 at the National Aviation Facilities Experiment Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, where they were subjected to a normal operating environment and periodic inspection. In addition, project flights were accomplished to obtain pilot comments and evaluation of the Westinghouse fixture in comparison with the previously installed Multi-Electric MC-2 touchdown zone lighting fixtures. A random sampling of Westinghouse fixtures was subjected to photometric testing to determine typical beam intensity characteristics. The results of the evaluation indicated that the Westinghouse fixture, with some modifications, would be satisfactory for use in touchdown zone lighting systems. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0426314
Entities
People
- T. H. Paprocki