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Anchor light
An anchor light is a white navigation light that indicates a stationary vessel at anchor. This light is mandatory under international maritime regulations and ensures that other vessels can see...
Read moreApostilb (asb)
The apostilb (asb) is an obsolete unit of luminance (luminous intensity per unit area) in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system . It was used to measure the brightness of a surface...
Read moreObstacle lighting
Obstacle lighting is a special signaling system used to make tall structures and obstacles visible to aircraft, helicopters, and drones . This type of lighting is required by law for...
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Threshold Lights are green lights that mark the runway's starting edge , where aircraft are permitted to land. They are a crucial part of the landing lights and help pilots...
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Runway Edge Lights are lighting elements along the edges of a runway that assist pilots during nighttime or low-visibility landings and taxiing . They are essential for safely recognizing the...
Read moreRunway End Identifier Lights (REIL)
Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL) are two bright, flashing white lights located on either side of the runway's threshold . They help pilots identify the runway's location and orientation ,...
Read moreMALSR system (Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System with Runway Alignment Indicator Lights)
The MALSR system (Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System with Runway Alignment Indicator Lights) is a visual landing aid system that helps pilots safely approach and align a runway, especially in...
Read moreVisual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI)
The Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI) is a visual aid for pilots that helps maintain the correct descent angle during landing. The system consists of two rows of lights that...
Read morePrecision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI)
The Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) is a visual aid for pilots during landings. It consists of four lights next to the runway that help maintain the correct descent angle...
Read moreSequenced Flashing Lights (SFL)
Sequenced Flashing Lights (SFLs) are a series of bright flashing lights that are part of an Approach Lighting System (ALS) and help pilots align and approach a runway correctly, especially...
Read moreApproach Lighting System (ALS)
An Approach Lighting System (ALS) is a landing aid consisting of a series of navigation and signal lights that help pilots approach and align with a runway , especially in...
Read moreApproach light
An approach light is a type of navigation or signal light used to guide a vehicle, aircraft, or ship as it approaches a runway, harbor, tunnel, bridge, or other critical...
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