Since its beginnings during World War 2, airfield lighting has been an integral part of the aviation industry, allowing planes to fly, take off and land safely at all hours of the day.
The demand for air traffic has increased dramatically in the last few decades. Roughly 100,000 flights take off and land around the world every day, and this number is expected to increase in the future.
As a result, airfield lighting has evolved to meet the needs of the aviation industry, with the advent of LED lighting technology changing airfield ground lighting in several significant ways.
How airfield lighting systems have evolved
With so many flights taking off and landing all over the world, traditional incandescent airfield ground lighting systems have become increasingly more expensive and energy-consuming.
Now more than ever, companies are looking at ways to become more energy efficient. As a result, more and more airports are switching to LED lighting technology, which carries a number of benefits that make it a better option than incandescent lighting.
LED lighting is more powerful than incandescent lighting, allowing for higher performance, while also being more energy efficient. This means that companies using LED lighting can benefit from significantly reduced maintenance costs and energy usage.
LED lighting has become an increasingly popular choice since its introduction around a decade ago, with many airports around the world using fully LED lighting, replacing incandescent lighting entirely.
Another way that airfield lighting is evolving is through Airfield Lighting Control and Monitoring Systems (ALCMS). Originally, this system allowed a remote operator to manually change airfield lighting when needed. Nowadays, this system has evolved to provide the operator with a greatly increased level of monitoring.
In addition to switching the airfield lighting on and off, the operator can also monitor individual lights as well as automated lighting control through predefined settings, allowing for a more efficient lighting system.
Essentially, the continued evolution of Airport Lighting Systems has allowed for cheaper, more powerful and more energy efficient lighting systems that make aviation safer and more enjoyable for pilots and passengers alike.
Airfield lighting in Auckland
Up N Atom electricians have provided reliable services in South & East Auckland for a decade.
Whether it’s the installation of new airfield lighting or repairs, our trained electricians can offer a range of services across the aviation industry.
To find out more about our airfield lighting services, contact us today.
