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Led Aviation obstruction lights (Led Aircraft warning lights)
Aviation obstruction lights (Aircraft warning lights) are lighting devices that are installed to high structures and are used as collision avoidance measures. Aviation obstruction lights make structures more visible to passing aircraft and are usually used at night, although they can be used during the day as well. Aviation obstruction lights need to be of sufficient brightness in order to be visible for miles around the structure.
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is one of the leading authority that has regulations and standards about aircraft warning lights. Due to the height of the structure, the quantity and intensity of the aircraft warning light can vary.
The air traffic has increased exponentially and the use of aircraft warning lights have become either a must or recommendation for most applications. Municipalities, states and governments may have regulations concerning requirements of high structures. So, marking the high structures and making them more visible to aircrafts, can be a legal duty according to the location.
Considering ICAO standards and existing applications, red color aviation obstruction light is widespreadly used. Also various color options are available such as yellow, orange, blue, green, white color aircraft warning lights can be preffered for different applications.
Generally, aircraft warning light (AWL) system includes microprocessor and photocell. In most cases, photocell is used to detect insufficient ambient light, and the aircraft warning light starts working ( steady or flashing mode).
Wetra aircraft warning lights uses LED (light-emitting diode) technology which enables long life-span (100.000 hours) ,high light per heat efficiency, low electricity consumption, low heat loss Wetra aircraft warning light meets IP 65 standards. The policarbon cap of Wetra aviation obstruction lights is splashproof.
Aviation obstruction lights are also named as aircraft warning lights, obstruction marking light, mast obstruction light, led aviation obstacle lights.
Wetra led aircraft warning lights have borosilicate glass cover protection.
Why do we need Aircraft Warning Lights?
- Any high rise obstacle that can be of hazard to aircraft should be marked with obstruction warning lights.
- Lights will prevent collisions and with the increase of technological developments, the use of high rise structures has vastly increased.
- Aviation stakeholders, including the CAA, may make a case for aviation warning lighting where a structure is considered a significant navigational hazard.
Wetra LED aviation obstruction lights includes the three categories defined by the International Civil Aviation Organization : low intensity (neon cold discharge and led obstruction lighting), medium and high intensity (xenon flashing lamps) beacon lights. Lamps with cold neon discharge do have an extremely long lifespan, and a very high reliability in constraining environments like high temperature and electromagnetic fields. Cold neon discharge lights are red fixed obstruction lights low intensity. Cold neon discharge obstruction lightings are used for buildings, chimneys, airports, pylons, GSM towers, radio towers, TV towers. LED obstruction lightings are used to mark wind mast, meteo mast, windmills, windfarms. for day marking of cables. Wetra also manufactures a complete range of LED lights called NAVILITE for any kind of obstacles like wind masts, cranes, wind masts. designed in conformity with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), or Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Wetra solar powered aviation obstruction lights - Wetra led solar powered aircraft warning lights
Solar powered aviation obstruction lights are especially designed for the territories where access to electricity is not possible or not easy. Solar aircraft warning light is a complete system which comes with CE certificated solar panel, batteries and bracket. Installation is so easy and maintanance is not necessary.
Solar obstruction lights are available as single and dual types and ideal for every kind of tower and, there are various color options.
Applications of Solar Aviation Obstruction Lights
Airports
Highways
Telecommunication towers
Mobile Phone / Gsm base station towers
Tv / Radio towers
Skyscrapers / Tall buildings / High residences
Wind turbines
Cranes
Chimneys
Electricity transmission lines
Mountains / Hills / Summits
Bridges
Industrial facilities
Big dimension machineries
Aircraft Warning Lights are used to warn the presence of high buildings: skyscrapers, towers, chimneys, wind generators, offshore platforms, etc.; ensuring a safe air navigation.
According to ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization Annex 14 regulations, each tall structure must have aviation obstruction light on it. Depending on the height of the structure, the aviation obstruction lights can have different intensities such as low intensity aviation obstruction light, medium intensity aviation obstruction light, high intensity aviation obstruction light, exproof aviation obstruction light.
Most important points to night marking tall buildings
- lights and their arrangement shall be such that the structure is indicated from every angle in azimuth;
- the number of lights to be installed at the top and at each level depends on the width/length of the structure;
- the number of light levels depends on the height of the structure.
- lights shall retain the general definition of the object; if shielded lights do not contribute to the object definition, they may be omitted.
Solar powered Aviation Obstruction Light is ideally suitable for installation on communication towers (GSM, CDMA & Radio), Buildings, Industrial exhaust chimney and Aviation control towers. This can be used on heights where electricity cannot reach. This reduces the wiring as well as electricity cost. This is Low Energy Consumption LED based Aviation Obstruction lightwith Single and Double Dome for respective applications. All models are designed & developed as per ICAO Norms.
International Regulations
The International Civil Authority Organization (ICAO), in 2013 has published the sixth edition of its International Standards and Recommended Practices for Aerodromes.
The Aerodromes design and operation, Annex 14, Volume I, Chapter 6 and Aerodrome design manual, Visual aids, Chapter 4 are the regulations where all the elevated structures manufacturers should refer and being compliant to.
Tall structures and buildings, may be dangerous obstacles for aircrafts. Make them more visible is very important to avoid accidents and guarantee a safe air navigation.
The measure used as collision avoidance and recommended by ICAO and all aviation authorities to warn the presence of vertical extended structures, is mark with red/white painting the structure or install
Aircraft Warning Lights (AWL):
1. An object should be colored to show alternating contrasting bands […] orange and white should be used [..](ICAO Aerodromes, 2013, Vol.I, Ch.6, 6.2.4)
2. A fixed obstacle above a horizontal surface should be marked and, if the aerodrome is used at night, lighted (ICAO Aerodromes, 2013, Vol.I, Ch.6, 6.1.4)
3. The marking may be omitted when the obstacle is lighted on day (ICAO Aerodromes, 2009, Vol.I, Ch.6, 6.1.1 et seq.)
These lighting devices could be used during the night, but also during the day when bad weather conditions could reduce pilot’s visibility. According to the height, extension, type and location of the structure, specific types of Aircraft Warning Lights must be used: low or high intensity, steady burning or flashing light, red or white light, explosion proof or IP body, etc.
The following list of national norms and recommendations make reference to the ICAO, Annex 14 regulation.
1. Brasil: Portaria n° 256/GC5, 13.05.2011, Chapter XI Sinalização de obstáculos
2. Germany: Nachrichten für Luftfahrer, 24.05.2007
3. United States: FAA Advisory Circular AC 70/7460-1K
4. Spain: Guía de señalamiento e iluminación de obstáculos, 12.04.2012, Chapter 7 Señalamiento e
iluminación de objetos, pp. 16-34 and Chapter 8 Esquema de uso y emplazamiento de luces de obstáculos
5. Italy: Regolamento per la costruzione e l’esercizio degli aeroporti, 21.10.2003, Chapter 11.8 Luci di segnalazione ostacolo
6. France: DEVA1022990A, 07.12.2010
Q1. Can I have a sample order for led light?
A: Yes, we welcome sample order to test and check quality. Mixed samples are acceptable.
Q2. What about the lead time?
A:Sample needs 1-2 days, mass production time needs 2-3 weeks for order quantity more than
Q3. Do you have any MOQ limit for led light order?
A: Low MOQ, 1pc for sample checking is available
Q4. How do you ship the goods and how long does it take to arrive?
A: We usually ship by DHL, UPS, FedEx or TNT. It usually takes 3-5 days to arrive. Airline and sea shipping also optional.
Q5. How to proceed an order for aircraft warning light?
A: Firstly let us know your requirements or application.
Secondly We quote according to your requirements or our suggestions.
Thirdly we arrange the production.
Q6. Is it OK to print my logo on led light product?
A: Yes. Please inform us formally before our production and confirm the design firstly based on our sample.
Q7: Do you offer guarantee for the products?
A: Yes, we offer 2-5 years warranty to our products. (One way shipping belongs to customer)
Q8: How to deal with the faulty?
A: Firstly, Our products are produced in strict quality control system and the defective rate will be less
than 0.2%.Secondly, during the guarantee period, we will send new lights with new order for small quantity. For
defective batch products, we will repair them and resend them to you or we can discuss the solution i
ncluding re-call according to real situation.
Wetra led aviation obstruction lights are carried by either cartoons or wooden boxes up on the request of the customer.
Each box includes 8 units solar powered aviation obstruction lights.
We offer OEM - private label services. We ship the goods by sea, air and by truck from Istanbul. We can customize the aviation obstruction light - aircraft warning light according to the needs of our customers. We have flexible solutions.
Wetra is a registered brand name of Demos Endustriyel Ltd. Company. In the terms of aircraft warning lights and warning spheres, Wetra is the market leader in domestic market, Turkey. Also Wetra aircraft warning lights and warning spheres are mostly exported to Middle East, South America (Latin America), North Africa, Australia, Eastern Europe.
The trade mark of Wetra was created by the Demos Endustriyel Limited Company, employees have been specialized in aviation and obstruction light systems for years.
Wetra was established against changing and evolving demands in the market, where the users were not aware of the proper usage of these systems. Mission of company is, preventing these faults and helping the customers to chose corrrect solutions easily.
The main difference between Wetra and other companies in the market is , that , all of the staff who work for Wetra have ICAO training, are specialized in aviaition lights and experts on aircraft warning light systems.
Furthermore, Wetra supplies not only just one one kind of obstruction light, but also can supply all kinds of warning systems like aviation obstruction lights, LED marine lights, obstacle fixtures, warning spheres, ex-proof products, windsocks and more for the customers.
Nowadays, Wetra gained a reputation for delivering the best solutions of led aviation obstruction lights (aircraft warning light) systems, but we trust that our real strenght is to provide real
effective solutions, and not only very high-quality hardware.
We have 15+ years of experience in the design and manufacture of aircraft warning light systems: we are engineers, designers, technicians and experts with detailed knowledge of national and international standards, regulations and recommendations: ICAO, FAA, CAP, ENAC.
Our approach helps customers to fully understand the various technology solutions and the consequences of decisions: it helps to identify uncertainties and results in better understanding of the technical and regulatory requirements.
Precisely in this way we developed, together with main actors of Telecom, Building and Energy sectors, tailored business cases for design strategies that have met all expectations and needs.
Our projects always show high levels of customer interaction because we value long-term partnerships with customers.
Wetra specialises in the design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of LED aviation warning lights, obstruction light and warning beacons. We are Turkey based but can supply and install either an individual obstruction light or entire lighting systems anywhere in the world We are the best source for aviation Lights for any location.
Our factory is located in Istanbul, Turkey and we can handle all of the urgent requests at the shortest time with the best quality and economical Also we can design and make your unique requests.
We can supply 2 kinds of solar power aviaition obstruction lights with various options. The main groups are classified by external and compact version. Wetra-SP has external panel that is the most durable and robust solar power obstruction light at the market.
- High quality LED lights
- Low Intensity Type A and Type B lights with external solar panel
- Red,Blue,Green,Yellow, Amber and White color options.
- 140 led lights which provides 10 km visibility.
- 7 independent led light groups.
- Ideal for all kinds of applications that the electricity is hard to reachable or costable
- 2 years warranty
- IP 65 standards