Emergency Lighting Unit.

Abstract

An emergency lighting unit having a electroluminescent lamp is provided for use in locating an aircraft exit. The emergency lighting unit contains a battery and an inverter for converting DC battery current to high frequency alternating current required for illumination of the electroluminescent lamp. Various means are provided for automatically lighting the lamp during a distress situation. The lighting unit is configured to serve as a handle for use in leaving a disabled aircraft. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 23, 1981
Accession Number
ADD008809

Entities

People

  • George R. Miller

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Alternating Current
  • Emergencies
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Bands
  • Illumination
  • Inverters
  • Radio Frequency

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security