NTL Record

Title Considerations on the Relationship Between White and Red Centerline Runway Lights and RVR (Runway Visual Range)
Record ID 38696
Personal Name
Creator
Horner, J.L.
Source 31p. in various pagings
Corporate Creator John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
Publisher United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration
Publication Date 19720101
Language English
Abstract The runway visual range (RVR) for a Type L-850 bidirectional centerline runway light has been calculated for the red and white output ports at three different current settings for both day and night illuminance thresholds. The calculations are based on certain parameters measured in our laboratory on a sample light. The resulting RVRs are compared to the standard RVRs based on the High Intensity Runway light (HIRL). An analysis is also included on the error introduced by ignoring the spectral transmittance of the atmosphere. (Author)
Rosap ID dot:9178
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/9178
TRT Terms Visibility; Night visibility; Airport runways; Lighting; Visual perception
General Subjects Runway visual range; Landing lights
Classification NTL - AVIATION - Airports and Facilities;
NTL - AVIATION - Aviation Safety/Airworthiness
Geographical
Coverage
United States
Report Number DOT-TSC-FAA-72-09; FAA-RD-72-27
Availability Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference Center
Resource type Tech Report
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/38000/38600/38696/DOT-TSC-FAA-72-9.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository