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Setting Up Of Helipad Lighting System

By Lelia Hall


The need to access various points makes the use of helicopters very important because of their ability to land at various points. Despite this feature it is necessary to put up the right infrastructure to facilitate the landing of the planes. Helipads have been constructed in airports and on buildings where the safe landing can take place. It is important to ensure there is a good helipad lighting system in place so that it can facilitate use of these places at any time of day.

A number of factors are looked into when deciding on the method of illumination to be used in various landing sites. The area is measured so that determination of the number of lights to been put up. This will ensure clear visibility at any time thus facilitating safe landing.

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.

There are various models of bulbs that can be used to illuminate. Some dome-shaped bulbs are fixed on the ground because of their brightness and this enables clear location of the landing point. Some large bulbs are also mounted on long poles planted within the airport and they light up the entire fields. In most cases, for the helipads built on the top of houses, oval shaped bulbs are installed on the floor and they blink at alternating cycle to give a clear indication of size of the pad size.

There are several reputable companies that carry out the installation of such mechanisms to various airports. They are also hired to do the installation on buildings where helipads have also been constructed. The companies must have met the set regulation standards by the aviation authorities so that they can be recommended for hire. This will ensure the proper fixing that will give the best results and ensure maximum lamination.

The value associated to the acquisition and placement of these lamps is generally very high. It is therefore important to ensure proper fixing to achieve the best results. There are also recurring costs for clearing the electricity bills which are also very high due to high amount of energy consumption.

Safety during landing has been increased with the installation of such mechanisms all over the world. The night vision goggles have played a major role in promoting night landing by making it possible for the pilot to view the extent of the ground. This has promoted many rescue services and military operations within the major towns.




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