NEW TECHNIQUES FOR MARINE LIGHTS

The techniques used in the construction of automatic marine beacons with the use of a helicopter; the construction of an 8 mi 11 kv overhead line by helicopter; the development of a fixed-wind generator; and the laying of a 3 1/2 mi 11 kv submarine cable in one length are described. The structure had a low center of gravity so that it hung vertically below the helicopter and had no tendency to fall over when positioned. The reinforced concrete slab foundation is 6 ft square and 2 ft thick. A fixed-wind charger was developed to enable batteries to be charged on site at marine beacons where there is no power supply.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Technical Publications Limited

  C.P.O. 3047
  Wellington,   New Zealand 
• Authors:
  • Gladwell, J K
• Publication Date: 1970-5

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 125-129
• Serial:
  • NEW ZEALAND ENGINEERING
  • Volume: 25
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand
  • ISSN: 0028-808X

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Beacons; Marine safety; Navigation lights; Navigational aids
• Old TRIS Terms: Marine beacons; Navigational lights
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Operations and Traffic Management;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00019352
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 25 1971 12:00AM