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The Airside: No Room for Error

The airside is the heartbeat of any airport — where aircraft take off, land, taxi, and turn around. It’s a high-stakes environment that demands precision, coordination, and absolute reliability. One key element that keeps this complex system safe and operational at all times is airfield ground lighting (AGL).

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The Importance of Omni-Directional Runway Edge Lights

Runway Edge Lights are installed along the edges of runways to outline their usable limits during periods of darkness or reduced visibility. When these lights feature an omni-directional component, their impact on safety and operational efficiency increases substantially.

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Why is fast restart of airfield lighting critical?

In a power outage, rapid restoration of airfield ground lighting is vital to maintain pilot visual guidance — especially during take-off and landing. ICAO standards require light restoration within 1 second for critical circuits in certain categories. 

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HERMES – Smart lighting for safer and more efficient airports

HERMES is an innovative project aimed at developing an intelligent platform for airport lighting management, enhancing operational safety and control efficiency.Developed by Energy Technology S.r.l. – OCEM Airfield, in collaboration with CIRI ICT – University of...