Evaluation of LS-59 Xenon Flashtube Beacon
Abstract
Condenser-discharge beacons capable of operation from battery power supplies on buoys and minor lights offer four distinct advantages over incandescent beacons: increased servicing periods, increased battery life, increased visual effectiveness, and increased 'glow ranges' in fog. The report presents the laboratory and field test results of the LS-59 flashtube beacon, as well as a discussion of the potential use of condenser-discharge burst lights as a future base for a maritime signal lighting system.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 02, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0715872
Entities
People
- Guy P. Clark
- J. T. Montonye