The Standard Wind Indicator Mast
The simple wind indicator masts are used on various sites such as aerodromes, highways, and paragliding takeoff areas. Standing at a height of 4 meters, they allow the installation of...
LED top-mast obstacle beacon
Make Windsock Masts Visible
This top mast beacon is designed to be mounted at the top of a windsock mast. It helps minimize the risk of collision between the windsock and a flying aircraft such as a plane or helicopter. Practical and durable, it features low-consumption LED technology.
Technology: LED
Application: Windsock mast
Reference:
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Top Mast Aviation Beacon
The top mast beacons for windsocks play a crucial role in aviation safety, especially during nighttime or in low-visibility conditions. These lighting devices are installed at the top of masts to clearly signal their presence, reducing the risk of collision for aircraft approaching or maneuvering around airports, aerodromes, and heliports.
The ICAO standard (International Civil Aviation Organization), which guides safety practices in civil aviation worldwide, stipulates that these beacons must be visible and effective in marking obstacles such as masts. By adhering to these guidelines, top mast beacons ensure that underlying structures are clearly perceptible to pilots, thus helping to prevent accidents.
The use of these beacons is essential not only to meet international safety standards but also to ensure safe and orderly air navigation, especially at night or in adverse weather conditions.
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