Airfield Lighting - Future Trends

Abstract

Airfield lighting is an essential part of the aviation business. Like the aircraft that they support, airfield lighting systems have over the years increased in size and sophistication and the financial and engineering investment in the equipment is a significant factor in the cost of an airfield. It is inconceivable even with a further expansion of the use of avionics that the need for visual signalling will ever by eliminated. However, the time is opportune to review the efficiency of present systems and predict possible future trends. This Memorandum takes a critical look at approach and runway lighting for fixed wing precision approaches including maintenance standards and considers the needs for visual aids to support helicopter operations. The possible applications of new technologies to enhance surface movement, guidance and control systems is also reviewed. Keywords: Great Britain; Air traffic control systems; Runways.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA201004

Entities

People

  • A. J. Smith

Organizations

  • Royal Aircraft Establishment

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Traffic Control Systems
  • Aircrafts
  • Audiovisual Aids
  • Control Systems
  • Engineering
  • Foreign Languages
  • Guidance
  • Helicopters
  • Intensity
  • Landing Fields
  • Lighting Equipment
  • Maintenance
  • Precision
  • Specifications
  • Standards
  • Surfaces
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Economics
  • Systems Analysis and Design