Heliport Beacon Design, Construction, and Testing

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Abstract:

A helicopter beacon production prototype was designed, constructed, and tested for optical performance and resistance to environmental conditions. he revolving beam beacon employs two 250 W, 130 V tungsten-halogen lamps, one each for the aviation green and aviation yellow projectors, and one 500 W, 120 V tungsten-halogen lamp for the white split beam projector. Lamp life is in excess of 5,000 hours at 115 V except with the 500 W lamp of the white beam projector, for which no 5,000 lamp has yet been found. The life of this lamp is approximately 3500 hours. The entire beacon system is sealed against the environment. The complete device weighs less than 50 pounds and can be mounted on standard light poles. It is about 16 inches in diameter and 24 inches tall.

Author(s):
Walter, Fred
Author Organization(s):
SCIENTIFICO NEWPORT BEACH CA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Pagination:
0064

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
FAA-RD-71-105
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DOT-FA70WA-2340
Monitor Series:
71-105, FAA-RD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_1.4.2_Health Service Delivery; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_6.2.1_Information Sharing; JCA_6.2.2_Computing Services; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5_Command and Control
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*BEACON LIGHTS, *HELIPORTS, COLORS, INCANDESCENT LAMPS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Terminal Flight Facilities, Air Conditioning, Heating, Lighting and Ventilating
Keyword(s):
*TUNGSTEN HALOGEN LAMPS
Report Date:
1971 Dec 01