Accession Number:

AD0757934

Title:

Evaluate Improved Airport Beacon.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. Jan 70-Nov 72,

Corporate Author:

NATIONAL AVIATION FACILITIES EXPERIMENTAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ

Personal Author(s):

• Johnston, R.

Report Date:

1973-03-01

Pagination or Media Count:

26.0

Abstract:

Two forms of experimental beacons, strobe and incandescent, were tested to determine their suitability as improved replacement for the standard 36-inch rotating airport beacon presently in use. Neither unit demonstrated a clear-cut superiority over the standard beacon, and the need for further development effort was indicated. A type of low-cost incandescent airport beacon was evaluated at the same time and found suitable for use at smaller, secondary airports. Author

Descriptors:

• *BEACON LIGHTS
• AIRPORTS
• INCANDESCENT LAMPS
• XENON LAMPS
• FLASH LAMPS
• ACCEPTABILITY

Subject Categories:

• Terminal Flight Facilities
• Air Conditioning, Heating, Lighting and Ventilating

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE