The Proper Application Of Medium Intensity Tower Lighting Today

By Robert Long


Today, an excessive light problem is arousing from industrializing human activities and the environment. When each industry is growing, their thirst of widening the range and improving quality of their communications are being satisfied by putting up towers. Due to the excessive light problems caused by the usage of light units by these towers, the government has put up standards that are to be followed to lessen the lights produced. One of the solutions is having the medium intensity tower lighting preference for a tower under a certain height range.

The use of excessive light in structures, which will lead to light pollution, will lead to the destruction of the environment that will eventually affect human beings. Using too much light constitutes a waste of energy that can lead to higher costs in money, not only for individuals but to industries as well. With the higher demand of energy, environmental sources of energy will be exploited until exhaustion and the exhaustion of these sources can lead to unfavorable living conditions of human beings.

Medium intensity lighting system is preferable for towers that are 700 feet above the ground level or maybe less. The operation of this system can be done during the daytime and evening. The height of the structure is a criterion of how many levels are to be recommended, which consists of appurtenances, like rods or antennas, of a tower, mentioned below are the typical levels and what to consider on each level.

Preferences for the top levels. It is preferable to install one light or more at the pinnacle of the tower for the provision of coverage that do not leave an angle undetected, this guarantees an obstructed view to a pilot in all different angles. Having this preference is an important ingredient in easing air traffic.

Proper applications on appurtenances with a height of forty feet or maybe less. If an antenna, rod, or any kind of appurtenance of this height or less is incapable to support the system, then it can be positioned at the base of an appurtenance. If an aircraft flying on this altitude is still having an obstructed view even with the system, then, additional lights should be installed.

Appurtenances above 40 feet. If antennas, or rods or appurtenances are exceeding 40 feet over the pinnacle of a structure, units are to be placed 40 feet from the tip of an appurtenances. During instances where an appurtenance is not capable of supporting the mounted lights, installing a pole with one or multiple units should be installed adjacently.

Preferences for the lowest levels. On this height, units shall be situated above the neighboring terrains, buildings or trees. This preference is allowing the light to penetrate through without any obstruction.

Of course, installing proper marking and lighting will depend on the terrain features, weather patterns, and location of the structure. The correct marking and lighting of towers are not to be taken lightly. Every applied standard are meant to produce an acceptable level of aviation safety.

The establishment of these standards by the government was put up to safeguard the comfort and security of its citizens and the world they are living in. Each regulation is to safeguard not only those who are flying but those who are traversing in the ground, as well. The value of human existence and longevity through movements that promote to lessen light pollution must be a top priority of companies who are erecting towers in accordance to their need in thriving in world of technological advancements today.




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