(Photograph courtesy of Orga BV)
Helideck floodlighting suppliers should be requested to verify the required lighting levels from the layout specified and using the luminaires types supplied.
Great care should be exercised in selection of the type of luminaire to be used. It should be noted that, generally, halogen systems would have the advantage of ‘instant’ light whereas sodium type systems require time to ‘warm-up’ before they reach full output. The use of sodium lighting in this application may be problematical where the electrical system design does not make proper provision for loss of electrical supply (e.g. during changeover from main to emergency supply), however short-lived.
Manufacturers of floodlighting should be asked to provide a methodology for initial setting up (the angle between fitting brackets and deck surface is critical) and subsequent regular checking once installed. Incorrect settings may dazzle the pilot or cause a ‘black hole’ effect.
For small installations, (e.g. satellite installations, etc.) particular attention should be paid to the floodlighting of the structure below helideck level with downward facing floodlights. This enhances the 'visual cues' available to pilots during night approaches to give depth perception.
On vessels with forward mounted helidecks, difficulties may be experienced with exposed helideck fittings (such as floodlighting) being damaged or swept away by waves, when the vessel is underway in heavy seas.
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