Avlite Systems News
23rd April 2010
Avlite Systems Supplies Radio Controlled Solar Power Obstruction Lighting to St Lucie International Airport
Avlite Systems has installed a radio controlled, solar powered LED obstruction lighting system for a voluntary noise abatement program at St Lucie International Airport in Florida, USA.
The lights will be installed on top of nearby telephone poles along US Highway 1 to illuminate a no fly zone for student pilots during touch and go training sessions. Multiple aviation schools will benefit from the Avlite solar powered radio controlled lighting system through enhanced safety for both day and night operations, reduced fuel consumption during touch and go operations and most importantly, the abatement of noise pollution for nearby neighbourhoods.
The Avlite solar powered radio obstruction lights use a wireless mesh network system, which allows for virtually unlimited range of control. Each light sends an encrypted message to its neighbouring light, thereby passing the signal and communications along the line of telephone poles. The radio controller allows St Lucie International Airport to flash the lights in inclement weather, synchronize the lights to one flash code, activate the lights in the day or night, turn the lights off at night if flying exercises are not taking place and increase intensity during low visibility conditions.
Avlite’s Business Development Manager, PJ Dillon, commented, “As the most proven and trusted 2.4 GHz globally deployed radio controlled solar aviation lighting system for civil and defense aircraft, Avlite Systems was the clear choice for St Lucie International.”
Savings compared to conventional or alternative lighting solutions exceeded more than $50,000 without including maintenance or energy costs.
Airport staff stated, “They are really neat to watch and come on, they come on instantly and are a great addition to our pilot training school. The lights are currently set on medium intensity as high intensity is very bright.”
For further information please contact Avlite today - email info@avlite.com or phone +61 (0)3 5977 6128.
