vendredi 25 mai 2018

What To Consider In Installing Medium Intensity Tower Lighting

By Robert Long


The industrialization on human activity and the environment had begun to manifest its negative effects, one of is excessive light. As industries began to expand, the quality and range of their communication are being developed, resulting to the towers being built to satisfy that need. These towers need to go by the standards established by the government to mitigate the excessive light these towers may produce, resulting to the application of medium intensity tower lighting.

The use of excessive light in structures, which will lead to light pollution, will lead to the destruction of the environment that will eventually affect human beings. Using too much light constitutes a waste of energy that can lead to higher costs in money, not only for individuals but to industries as well. With the higher demand of energy, environmental sources of energy will be exploited until exhaustion and the exhaustion of these sources can lead to unfavorable living conditions of human beings.

The medium intensity lighting system is being preferred for towers that have heights of seventy feet or maybe less above the ground level. The system can be operated during the daylight and twilight. Height of these towers is a condition to be considered in the number of levels that are to be recommended by the government, this includes the appurtenances and antennas of towers, here are the usual levels and its preferences during the installation.

Top levels of a tower. One can install one or more lights at the summit of a structure to grant coverage that is encompassing every angle, ensuring an unobstructed panoramic view to pilot in an aircraft. Considering this standard can avoid the increase of air traffic in the vicinity.

Proper applications on appurtenances with a height of forty feet or maybe less. If an antenna, rod, or any kind of appurtenance of this height or less is incapable to support the system, then it can be positioned at the base of an appurtenance. If an aircraft flying on this altitude is still having an obstructed view even with the system, then, additional lights should be installed.

Preferences for appurtenances that are 40 feet and above. If appurtenances, may it be antennas or rods, exceeds forty feet above the tip of the structure, the lights shall be situated forty feet from the tip of an appurtenance. If it is not able to support the units, equipping the power with a pole with a one or more lights mounted to it shall be installed adjacently.

The proper applications on the lowest levels. The light units on this level must be installed above the surrounding terrain, trees or buildings. This will allow the light to be penetrated through the skies without obstruction.

Of course, installing proper marking and lighting will depend on the terrain features, weather patterns, and location of the structure. The correct marking and lighting of towers are not to be taken lightly. Every applied standard are meant to produce an acceptable level of aviation safety.

The government standards for the aviation industry are being put up for the safety of its constituents and the preservation of the environment. Safety, not only those who are airborne, but to those who traverse in the ground, too. Preserving humanity through efforts that can ease the light pollution problem should be the top concern for each entrepreneur while keeping up with the advancement of technology in the world.




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