Use Of Helipad Lighting Systems

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By Lelia Hall


The helicopters are specialized planes that have been designed to be able to land on any ground. It is of importance to ensure that specials landing grounds for these planes are set up as well. Various airports have this facilities while in other places they have been constructed on the roof tops. To enable safe landing and takeoff at any given time. It is necessary to consider installation of a helipad lighting system.

Before deciding on the type of bulbs to purchase for use on this ground it is important to survey the area so that the best choice can be made. The area of the field should be measured because it will help in determining the number of bulbs to be used and the interval at which they should be spaced. This will provide the required amount of illumination required.

There are numerous types of bulbs that can be put in place to ensure the places are well lit. They include perimeter lights, floods lights and high visibility yellow cast aluminum bulbs that are fitted close to the ground to make the landing are more visible by the pilots from a distance. The positioning of these bulbs is strategic to ensure maximum illumination.

The control mechanism that has been employed in these airports is very advanced. Lamps that have been light censored have been installed and they are able to detect any changes in the quantity and intensity of light at any time. In case of fall in the amount of light brought about by night fall or rain that causes reduced visibility they automatically turn on improving the visibility.

Differentiated models of this lamps have been developed by the manufacturers over time. There are the dome shaped lamps that are designed in a way that they can produce high intensity light when used on the ground. There is also some other LED bulbs that are used to mark the size of a helipad and an alternating display of colored light is used here. This makes it easy for pilots to locate the right positions to land safely.

There are a number of airports management companies that deal with the installation of this lamps. They are vetted to ensure they provide quality services in their work thus ensuring safety of users to these landing sites. This vetting has been significant in ensuring high quality of their work produced.

The cost incurred in purchasing this systems is high. The installation charges are also very high making the entire procedure very costly to carry on. The bulbs that are commonly used for this purpose are also high rated in the amount of energy they require to produce enough light. This increases the cost of electricity to the pads operators.

Proper illumination has facilitated safety of people flying the helicopters. This has mostly enhanced night operations by security personnel in conducting their patrols. Rescue services by emergency doctors in major cities has also been made possible.




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