Sunday, March 22, 2015

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 many models of bulbs used for field illumination that have are created by different manufacturers. Large lamps are mounted on long posts that are positioned at a distance from the site of landing. They are set in a way that they direct the light to illuminate these area perfectly. High visibility aluminum lamps are set on the ground where they can mark the extent of the field and this makes it safe for landing.

Technology has played a major role in the implementation of these systems. They have enabled development of automated systems that are sensor controlled. This enables detection of obstacles or reducing amount of light caused by night fall or storms. This turns on the bulbs to ensure the optimal level of illumination is available at the ports.

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 many firms that have specialized in the installation of these systems in the wanted areas. It is a requirement by the authorities that this firms to have met the set conditions before they can start their operations. This ensures that high standards are observed during the installation and this will result to efficient systems that are not likely to fail thus minimizing chances of accidents taking place.

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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