Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Role Of Aviation Warning Beacon

By Steven Thompson


Beacons guide the pilots on where to pass and where not to pass through. They are normally placed in very tall structures to help them perform their role. They do not only create safe environments for the pilots, but also for the structure in which such lights are put. This is because without them, a plane could easily hit a structure resulting in an accident that could cause death to many persons. Indeed, an aviation warning beacon is of many uses.

The owner of structure should be able to meet all the expenses involved in the process of installations and in maintenance of beacons. Aviation industry regulates the standards that ought to be put in place to enhance effective communication. Without the standardization of such procedures, meaningful communication intended may not be achieved.

Normally, beacons are of different colors. This helps in issuing different information at different period of the day. Red lights are used at night because it is clearly visible to indicate the presence of very tall structures that may be hazardous to air crafts. Differences in intensities help in communicating important information about the height of building.

Despite the fact that light colored beacons are used during day time, enormous complains about their use have been heard. It has been found that, it has negative effects to eyes of persons especially to those around the device. In addition to that, differentiating them from those others around it is not possible, hence failing to communicate properly. Currently, the use of strobe is becoming more common because are thought to be more efficient.

Tall mountains should be installed with the aircraft warning systems. It does not mean that only those structures which have been built by human being should be fitted with these kinds of systems. Tall mountains and other natural structures also pose a threat to pilots and also need to be made clear. This will be of great importance to aviation industry.

For structures that are not very tall but require to be fitted with the air craft warning systems, an experienced person should be hired to perform the installation. Person who is not experienced may not fix them as required. At the same time, it might be risky for such a person to climb in such places.

In every day to day life new things are coming up. The technology is changing at an alarming rate. Very tall structures are being constructed with ease. Very tall buildings are being constructed for reasons that could be varying. Some are constructed with the view of saving the space of the increasing population while others are intended for prestige purposes. For these very tall ones, it could be quite hard for manual installations. Technology should be used for beacon installation.

Before commencing the process of fixing them, study appropriate guidelines so as to understand what is required. They ought to be fixed in required manner and in right process. All rules should be adhered to so as to achieve the intended goal. If the standards are not met one may be answerable to the organizations representing aviation industry.




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