DEVELOPMENT STUDY FOR A VFR HELIPORT STANDARD LIGHTING SYSTEM.

Abstract

The report describes a four part study directed toward a standard lighting system for heliport under visual flight rule (VFR) conditions. The investigation includes a laboratory model study, a preliminary field layout and two helipad installation tests using actual helicopter flight operations. Results were analyzed by pilot questionnaires and interims. Tentative recommendations for further testing are presented including all particulars of a heliport lighting system. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0710982

Entities

People

  • T. H. Morrow Jr

Organizations

  • Construction Engineering Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aviation Personnel
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Flight Crews
  • Helicopters
  • Heliports
  • Operators (Personnel)
  • Pilots
  • Questionnaires
  • Standards
  • Visual Flight Rules

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Software Engineering