Advances in Solar Airfield Lighting - calairports.com
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Topics
The evolution of solar LED technology as it applies to airfield lighting: a brief history Vast array of present-day solar airfield lighting products:
edge/threshold/taxi lights, PAPIs, MALSR, REILs, etc. Case Studies: General Aviation, Commercial Aviation, Defense
Markets The FAA and perception of solar airfield lighting applications
Technology Review
Light Emitting Diodes (LED)Solar lights use LED technology as their light sourceThe main advantage of LEDs is their efficiency
Solar EnergySolar cells collect this energy and convert it into useable electricity
Energy StorageSolar power is an intermittent energy source therefore energy storage is importantRechargeable batteries are used to store energyThe energy feeding the battery needs to be managedThe energy output of the battery needs to be managed as well.
Technology Review
FAA Standards – AC150/5345-46PhotometricsChromaticityEnvironmental Considerations
PerceptionSolar Lighting won’t work here
VS. VS.
Technology Review – What is Possible – Approach Lights
2 & 4 Box PAPI REIL
Medium Approach Light System w/ Runway Alignment Solar Power Supply
Who Uses - MilitaryMilitary – US, NATO and others
Rugged, Dependable, Rapidly DeployedFederal & State Government
Disaster Preparedness
Who Uses – Major AirportsMajor Airports
Maintenance, Temporary ApplicationsObstruction, Fence Line, Safety areas
FAA Position
Currently conducting a viability studyDeveloping a requirements standardLooking into possible test airportsMost likely will allow for solar taxi lights firstAmendment to AC 150/5345-46 which will then allow the lights to
be bought using AIP funds.