Measurements of Aircraft Xenon Strobe Light Characteristics

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Abstract:

This report provides data on the characteristics of aircraft xenon strobe lights related to their potential for use as the cooperative element in Optical IR Infrared Airborne Proximity Warning Indicator APWI systems. It includes a description of pertinent characteristics, measurements of radiation geometry and power output of selected strobes, a discussion of environmental effects including lamp aging, variation in supply voltage, thermal and installation effects. Detailed measurements of spectral peak radiant intensity in addition to spectral radiant energy are presented along with measurements of rise time, duration, and fall time as a function of wave length.

Author(s):
Phillips, Jr, Charles O.
Author Organization(s):
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS CENTER CAMBRIDGE MA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 1970-1974
Pagination:
0080

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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):
TSC-FAA-75-15, FAA-RD-76-124
Monitor Series:
76-124, FAA-RD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*COLLISION AVOIDANCE, *FLASH LAMPS, *WARNING SYSTEMS, *XENON LAMPS, NIGHT FLIGHT, AVIATION SAFETY, INFRARED RADIATION, INTENSITY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Safety Engineering, Optics
Keyword(s):
STROBOSCOPIC LIGHTS, APWI(AIRBORNE PROXIMITY WARNING INDICATIORS), AIRBORNE PROXIMITY WARNING INDICATORS, RISE TIME, PULSE DURATION, FALL TIME
Report Date:
1976 Aug 01