A Bright Idea

Research shows that changing the color pattern of taxiway centerline lead-on lights heightens runway location awareness. This article examines a project designed to evaluate laboratory simulation studies and field demonstration that tested the effectiveness of taxiway centerline lighting scheme color pattern. The research found: in a simulation study, more than 90% of the participating pilots thought the proposed modification should be implemented; in a field demonstration more than 70% of the surveyed pilots thought the modification should be implemented; not all pilots fully understand airport surface lighting; additional training about airport surface lighting is suggested to all pilots; no operational problems were found; and, the modification of taxiway lead-on lights did not impact aircraft taxi speed.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/07445326
• Authors:
  • Elkins, Faye
• Publication Date: 2005-6

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Pagination: pp 62-66
• Serial:
  • Airport Magazine
  • Volume: 17
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: AAAE Service Corporation, Incorporated
  • ISSN: 0744-5326

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aircraft operations; Airport operations; Lighting systems; Taxiways
• Uncontrolled Terms: Airport ground lighting (Agl)
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01002367
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 19 2005 3:53PM