Considerations on the Relationship Between White and Red Centerline Runway Lights and RVR (Runway Visual Range).

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Abstract:

The runway visual range RVR for a Type L-850 bidirectional centerline runway light has been calculated for the red and white output ports at three different current settings for both day and night illuminance thresholds. The calculations are based on certain parameters measured in our laboratory on a sample light. The resulting RVRs are compared to the standard RVRs based on the High Intensity Runway light HIRL. An analysis is also included on the error introduced by ignoring the spectral transmittance of the atmosphere. Author

Author(s):
Horner, J. L.
Author Organization(s):
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS CENTER CAMBRIDGE MASS
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Dec 71-Jan 72,
Pagination:
0031

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TSC-FAA-72-9, FAA-RD-72-27
Contract/Grant Number(s):
FA-215
Monitor Series:
72-27
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
(*COLORS, VISUAL PERCEPTION), (*RUNWAYS, *LANDING LIGHTS), ULTRAVIOLET SPECTRA, VISIBLE SPECTRA, INTENSITY, TERMINAL FLIGHT FACILITIES, VISIBILITY, ILLUMINATION, MATHEMATICAL MODELS, AVIATION SAFETY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Terminal Flight Facilities
Keyword(s):
RUNWAY VISUAL RANGE, RVR(RUNWAY VISUAL RANGE)
Report Date:
1971 Jan 01