1. Advances in Solar Airfield Lighting

2. Topics
The evolution of solar LED technology as it applies to airfield lighting: a brief history
Vast array of present-day solar airfield lighting products: edge/threshold/taxi lights, PAPIs, MALSR, REILs, etc.
Case Studies: General Aviation, Commercial Aviation, Defense Markets
The FAA and perception of solar airfield lighting applications

3. Technology Review Light Emitting Diodes (LED) Solar Energy
Solar lights use LED technology as their light source
The main advantage of LEDs is their efficiency
Solar Energy
Solar cells collect this energy and convert it into useable electricity
Energy Storage
Solar power is an intermittent energy source therefore energy storage is important
Rechargeable batteries are used to store energy
The energy feeding the battery needs to be managed
The energy output of the battery needs to be managed as well.

4. Technology Review FAA Standards – AC150/5345-46 Perception
Photometrics
Chromaticity
Environmental Considerations
Perception
Solar Lighting won’t work here
VS.
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5. Technology Review – What is Possible – Edge Lights
Taxi Lights – L861T
Runway Edge (MIRL)

6. Technology Review – What is Possible – Approach Lights
REIL
2 & 4 Box PAPI
PAPIs, 2 and 4 box, REILs, MALSR w/sequenced flashers
Medium Approach Light System w/ Runway Alignment
Solar Power Supply

7. Technology Review – What is Possible - Other
Wind Cones
Signs
EGRLs
PALC

8. Who Uses - Military Military – US, NATO and others
Rugged, Dependable, Rapidly Deployed
Federal & State Government
Disaster Preparedness
Expeditionary forces, FEMA, State DOT Aviation for storm recovery, fire fighting,

9. Who Uses – Major Airports
Maintenance, Temporary Applications
Obstruction, Fence Line, Safety areas
Repavement projects, displaced threshold, barricades, fence line, building marking

10. Who Uses – General Aviation
Permanent Installations

11. FAA Position Currently conducting a viability study
Developing a requirements standard
Looking into possible test airports
Most likely will allow for solar taxi lights first
Amendment to AC 150/ which will then allow the lights to be bought using AIP funds.

12. Questions