Solar Helipad Lighting at Northern Nevada for Medevac Operations

22 Apr Solar Helipad Lighting at Northern Nevada for Medevac Operations

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Aviation Renewables recently supplied a solar LED helipad lighting system for a remote heliport located in the mountains of Northern Nevada. This off-grid helipad lighting solution will allow the helipad to receive medevac helicopters day and night.

solar helipad Light installed and operating — Solar Helipad Lights Supplied by Aviation Renewables

Solar LED Helipad Lighting Solution

The heliport operates on a remote site, where access to electrical power is limited. As a result, the client required a solar powered system that would operate for medevac operations without need for electrical inputs of any kind. Aviation Renewables supplied a solar LED helipad lighting system consisting of self-contained LED lighting that can be easily and quickly be installed. The system is designed to meet the requirements for ICAO Annex 14 Volume II and FAA chromaticity.

The TLOF lighting can operate in two modes: automatic dusk to dawn or on-demand radio control using a hand held RF controller. The handheld controller can also receive VHF transmissions from the cockpit of the aircraft, allowing the pilot to control the on/off and intensity functions directly. These self-contained solar helipad lights are installed on frangible mountings and require no maintenance outside of battery changes every 5-7 years. The solar lights have an expected life of 100,000 hours, making it a them a cost-effective safety tool for the operation of the isolated helipad.

Aviation Renewables has been delivering world-leading products and turn-key services to airports and helipads globally since 2008. With a mission to help airports and heliports worldwide to increase safety, reduce expenses and lower carbon emissions. For more information, please check the solutions for Helipad Lighting.

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Helipad Lights and Helipad Markers Supplied to Remote Communities
Aviation Renewables is supplying helipad marking equipment for MEDEVAC operations in Northern Canada. The Model 336 Retroreflective Helipad Markers with AV70 solar helipad lights have been used at these remote communities for over 15 years with excellent performance. Aviation Renewables is pleased to continue supplying high quality and highly visible helipad markers for MEDEVAC operations. Solar Helipad Lights and Reflective Helipad Markers Installed in Northern Canada The Model 336 retroreflective marker uses micro-prismatic reflective sheeting and a large, inclined surface to maximize reflected visible and infrared radiation. As a result, the reflective markers can be seen from several miles back during approach. The pilot is able to see them with both a naked eye and using Night Vision goggles. Notably, the markers offer a passive simplicity that is ideal for remote locations, where access to electricity can be challenging. Benefits of Solar Helipad Lights The AV70 solar helipad lights are mounted to the top of the reflective helipad markers and operate dusk to dawn, 365 days/year. The AV70 lights use a steeply angled solar panel to maximize solar collection at higher latitudes in winter. The 17Ahr Nickel Metal Hydride battery delivers sufficient charge to ensure the AV70 works through the winter. The green LEDs are visible by up to 1 mile and add conspicuity to the markers when operating under visible conditions. Helipad Lighting Solution for MEDEVAC Operations Aviation Renewables is dedicated to enhance helipad safety, reduce expenses and mitigate carbon emissions. For more information on our Helipad Lights and Helipad Markers within the international aviation industry, please visit www.aviationrenewables.com.
LED Helipad Lighting System Supplied at Regional Hospital
Synopsis LED helipad lighting. Aviation Renewables advised and supplied equipment for Bingham Memorial Hospital to upgrade their helipad lighting system from halogen to LED. In doing so, the helipad will realize savings not only in electricity, but also significant savings on maintenance and spares. Challenge Bingham Memorial Hospital has a helipad for use by Medevac helicopters. The existing lighting system was at an age that spares were becoming harder to find, and the maintenance costs required to keep it compliant were high. The hospital operations staff needed guidance on upgrading the lighting system, to ensure that new lighting would be in compliance with Standard 325 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations. Solution – Customized LED Helipad Lighting System Aviation Renewables was able to assist the Bingham Memorial Hospital with a design, compliance reports and installation guidance for a new LED helipad lighting system. The System uses 120v elevated LED lights, that meet the requirements for ICAO Annex 14 Volume II and the Canadian Aviation Regulations, Standard 325 for Heliports. In addition to the TLOF lighting, frangible 120v low-profile floodlighting was provided to aid in depth perception for pilots and safe maneuvering for ground support staff. These LED lights require no maintenance other than the occasional lens cleaning, and have an expected life of 50,000 hours. The hospital’s existing wind cone was end of life, including a damaged electrical circuit that was beyond economic repair. In order to keep installation costs to a minimum, a Solar Series LED Helipad windcone was supplied, complete with frangible fuse bolts. This wind cone is completely standalone, and requires no trenching or wiring during installation. A 5-year battery replacement and 2-year fabric replacement are the only maintenance items. The structure of the Solar Series Windcones, being aluminum, has been known to last in excess of 50 years. The helipad requires snow clearing operations in the winter. In order to mark the location of the elevated lights, Aviation Renewables supplied the RELM1200 snowplow markers. These marker wands feature a highly reflective sleeve, which reflects light using micro-prismatic reflectivitity. The markers ensure that whether the lights are on or off, they are highly visible to the snow clearing team, avoiding costly damage. View the complete Project Report and find more about LED Helipad Systems here. LED Helipad System Supplied by Aviation Renewables LED Helipad Lighting Solution Operating by Night for MEDEVAC Operations
Aviation Renewables Supplies Helipad Lighting and Markers for Medevac Operations
Helipad Lighting. Aviation Renewables recently supplied helipad markers and solar lighting for a helipad in Manitoba, Canada. The retro-reflective helipad markers are specifically designed for medevac operations and are in use at over 100 sites serviced by medevac helicopters in Ontario and Manitoba. Helipad Markers and Solar Lights Supplied by Aviation Renewables The Most Installed Helipad Markers in The Industry The markers are designed to maximize light reflection at the approach angle, resulting in visual contact in both visible and NVG conditions at 3-5 miles on approach. The reflective markers are manufactured using robust UV-Stable Polyethlene, which provides for decades of service when exposed to the elements. The markers have replaceable aluminum sheaths which are coated in a micro-prismatic reflective material to simplify refurbishment every 7-10 years to restore reflectivity. The solar lights mounted to the top of the markers are self-contained green lights which require no electrical inputs or maintenance. The lights automatically operate dusk to dawn, giving the ultimate in simplicity of operations. Aviation Renewables mission is to help airports and heliports worldwide to increase safety, reduce expenses and lower carbon emissions. Please check the solutions for Helipad Lighting. Helipad Markers and Solar Lights Operating by Night
LED Helipad Lighting System Installed & Commissioned in Africa
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Windsock Lighting for Remote Helipad on the Coast of British Columbia
Synopsis Windsock Lighting Solution. Aviation Renewables supplied a Solar Series Permanent LED Windsock Lighting as part of a heliport repair program for the Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans at a remote heliport on the coast of British Columbia. The Solar Series Heliport Windcone provides clear indication of wind direction and speed for helicopters, both night and day, 365 days of the year. Challenge The existing helipad is located in a remote community that is only accessible via boat, helicopter or seaplane. The helipad was scheduled to be reconstructed to bring it up to current standards. As part of the reconstruction, the heliport was equipped with a lighted wind direction indicator to add enhanced conspicuity. As the community is very remote, with limited electrical infrastructure, a solar powered solution was required. Due to the rugged mountainous terrain and the northern latitude, the available solar insolation was quite limited, leading to design challenges. Solution The Solar Series Windcone was specially requested due to the ability to easily increase the solar charging capacity to combat the limited solar energy available. The windcone is easily mounted to a single concrete pad, which enabled the civil works contractor to quickly assemble and install the unit. SOLAR WINDSOCK LIGHTING FOR REMOTE HELIPAD ON THE COAST OF BRITISH COLUMBIA This version of the Solar Series Helipad Windcone was set up with dusk-to-dawn automatic operation, meaning the windcone will automatically illuminate in the evening, and turn itself off in the morning. The Windcone has a custom solar panel mount in order to maximize the collection of the available solar power in that region. View the complete Project Report and find more about Windsock Lighting here. Solar Series LED Wind Cone Supplied by Aviation Renewables
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Solar Helipad Lighting at Northern Nevada for Medevac Operations

22 Apr Solar Helipad Lighting at Northern Nevada for Medevac Operations

Solar LED Helipad Lighting Solution

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