Helipad lights are a series of lighting and indication equipment installed on the helipad, mainly used to guide the takeoff and landing of helicopters and ensure flight safety. These lighting systems include many types of lamps, each of which has its specific functions and installation requirements.
Main types and functions
Boundary lights: emit green light to demarcate the boundary range of the helipad, helping the pilot to accurately park in the middle of the helipad.
Lighting lights: provide night lighting to ensure that the helicopter can see the surrounding environment clearly when landing at night, but the light should not be too strong to avoid disturbing the pilot’s vision.
Aviation obstruction lights: installed at the boundary of the helipad or on nearby high-rise buildings to warn helicopters in flight to avoid collision.
Light beacon: guides pilots to determine the location of the helipad in low visibility conditions, usually with double-tube white flashing.
Wind vane: displays the wind direction and wind speed of the helipad to help pilots adjust the take-off and landing direction.
Slope indicator: guides pilots to adjust the landing angle to ensure that the helicopter is on the correct underline.
Approach lights: sequential flashing lights that indicate the approach of helicopters to help pilots identify the approach or departure route.
Floodlights: provide floodlighting at night or in low visibility to help pilots identify the location of the helipad. Aiming Point Light: Provides an accurate indication of the landing area, usually a solid white light.
Warning or guidance type
Light beacon: a white flashing signal light, similar to a lighthouse on the sea, provides pilots with the direction of the helipad from a distance. The beacon should be high, and the pilot should not feel dizzy when observing at a short distance.
Aviation obstruction light: used at the boundary of the helipad to warn flight personnel, mark various obstacles, and prevent obstacles from causing safety problems for helicopter flights. This lamp should not be installed too much.
Wind vane: provides pilots with the wind direction and wind speed in the area where the helipad is located through a wind vane bag, so that pilots can adjust the landing or take-off method in time.
Slope indicator light: a device that guides pilots to safely approach the helipad, which can improve the safety of pilots’ take-off and landing.
In addition, the helipad is also equipped with a lighting system controller, which integrates the helipad lighting system and can regulate the helipad lighting system.
Installation requirements
Border lights: usually installed at the outermost edge of the apron, with a spacing of no more than 3 meters to ensure that the light covers the entire apron.
Aviation obstruction lights: installed at the edge of the apron or on nearby high-rise buildings. There should not be too many to avoid dazzling the pilot.
Floodlights: provide lighting at night or in low visibility. The light should not be too strong.
Light beacons: adjust the brightness according to international signal standards for use in low visibility conditions.
These lamps together constitute the lighting system of the helipad to ensure the safe takeoff and landing of helicopters.
In general, the helipad lights are important equipment to ensure the safety of helicopter takeoff and landing. In order to ensure its effectiveness and reliability, regular inspection and maintenance are required.
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