For Immediate Release
Victoria BC, Canada. 16 December, 2010 --
Aviation Renewables partner Systems Interface Ltd. has delivered the Avlite Systems AV425-RF an> ; radio controlled solar LED helipad lighting system for the East Midlands Police Force in the United Kingdom. The radio controlled AV425-RF, frangible mounting systems and portable hand held controller will provide U.K. pilots an illuminated helipad for night and day operations in both visible and infrared LED lighting intensities. Using a 2.4 GHz encrypted mesh network, the AV425 can be activated from the ground, air traffic control tower or cockpit of the helicopter via VHF radio signal or through the use of the Avlite hand held controller. With a custom onmi-directional polycarbonate lens designed to FAA and ICAO photometric requirements, pilots can clearly identify the helipad on approach or from above during hovering or in low visibility weather. In addition, Avlite's AV MESH Network allows all lights to communicate via a command and receive redundant network providing fail-safe, self-healing, self-realizing wireless communications.
In coordination Systems Interface, the East Midlands Police Force required a solution that provided exceptional lighting and control capabilities for pilots during rescue, security and patrol operations. The East Midlands Police Force Chief Pilot stated "the lights are working very well and in frequent use because of their NVG capability."
About the suppliers
Systems Interface is an aviation leader specializing in the provision of complex airport and air traffic control systems, including design, integration, commissioning and maintenance services. Together with their partners, Aviation Renewables and Avlite Systems, they continue to provide industry leading renewable power and lighting solutions. For more information on Systems Interface, Avlite Systems and Aviation Renewables, please visit http://www.systemsinterfaceltd.com, http://www.avlite.com , http://aviationrenewables.com/
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