Systems Interface Delivers Solar Helipad Lighting System to East Midlands Police Force

Systems Interface Delivers Solar Helipad Lighting System to East Midlands Police Force

East Midlands Police Force Air Support Unit required a solution to provide exceptional lighting and control capabilities for pilots during rescue, security and patrol operations. Systems Interface delivered the industry leading renewable power and lighting solution - the Avlite Systems AV425-RF radio controlled solar LED helipad lighting system. 

The Air Support Unit’s chief pilot, Captain Graham Hancock, stated ‘the lights are working very well and in high use for NVG operations”

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 helipad via VHF radio signal or through the use of the Avlite hand held controller.  With a custom omni-directional polycarbonate lens designed to 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-realising wireless communications.

About Systems Interface

A leading project based aviation systems integrator with many years specialist experience delivering turnkey projects to civil and defence airports and Civil Aviation Authorities worldwide.

Systems Interface manages complex logistical and technical requirements, sourcing and supplying fully integrated bespoke ATC systems navigational aids and airfield lighting designed, installed and commissioned to exacting requirements.

Services include system design, upgrading existing Air Traffic Control Systems, completely new turnkey installations, safety cases, training and maintenance and civil works. A dynamic project based organisation with a proven track record for delivering complex projects on time and in budget.

About Avlite Systems

Headquartered in Australia, Avlite Systems is a technology leader in the design and development of solar-powered aviation lighting equipment, employing leading engineers to create innovative products to service the needs of customers worldwide and a key supplier of airfield lighting to defence departments around the world.  Customers include civil and regional airfields, tower and crane operators and construction and mining companies.