The main types and functions of solar runway lights

Solar runway lights are lamps that convert the solar energy into electricity to provide lighting and navigation signals for airport runways. There are various types and functions, and the following is a detailed introduction:

Main types of solar runway lights

Solar runway edge lights: lamps installed at the edge of the runway to define the lateral limits of the runway and ensure the safe operation of aircraft on the runway. These lamps usually are low brightness or medium light intensity, and the color may be white or yellow to provide clear visual guidance.

Solar runway entrance lights and end lights: installed at both ends of the runway to mark the entrance and end of the runway. Installed at both ends of the runway, each end consists of at least six lights, and the distance from the end of the runway is no more than three meters. If the airport requires two-way takeoff and landing, two-way red or green must be used.

Solar approaching lights: used at night or when visibility is low to provide pilots with visual references for approaching the runway. These lamps are usually installed near the runway entrance to form a certain arrangement of lights to guide the aircraft to approach safely.

Solar runway warning lights: used to mark dangerous areas or obstacles on the runway to remind pilots to avoid them. These lights usually have eye-catching colors and flashing functions to attract the attention of pilots.

Solar taxiway edge lights: lights equipped on the edge of the taxiway to define the boundaries of the taxiway to ensure that the aircraft does not deviate from the track during taxiing. These lights usually emit blue light to distinguish them from runway edge lights.

Main functions of solar runway lights

Lighting: provide necessary lighting for runways and taxiways to ensure that aircraft can take off and land safely and taxi at night or when visibility is low.

Navigation: through different light arrangements and colors, provide pilots with clear visual guidance to help them determine the position and flight direction of the aircraft.

Safety warning: through flashing lights or eye-catching colors, mark dangerous areas or obstacles on the runway to alert pilots to avoid them and ensure flight safety.

Energy-saving and environmental protection: using solar energy as energy, there is no need to consume traditional electricity, which greatly reduces energy consumption and carbon emissions, and conforms to the concept of green and environmentally friendly sustainable development.

In summary, solar runway lights have no high voltage, no isolation transformer, no underground box, no cable laying, no grounding, no central control room, no bulb replacement, and no glass lens. Low cost, low maintenance, easy to install and operate, fully compatible, flexible to move and deploy, using advanced technology, playing an important role in the airport navigation system, with various types and functions to meet the needs of different airports and flight conditions.