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Radioluminescent lighting for rural Alaskan runway lighting and marking

Conference ·
OSTI ID:6088320
Various applications of tritium radioluminescent (RL) lighting are discussed for use in the State of Alaska with emphasis on airport lighting and landing aids. Estimates are made that attempt to quantify potential use of RL systems by the State of Alaska and others. Critical factors that are expected to influence the implementation of RL lighting systems are identified: regulatory agencies approvals, cost of tritium and tritium products, and public and institutional acceptance of RL systems. A summary of results of demonstrations, tests, and evaluations related to Alaskan and Arctic use of the lights is also included.
Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest Labs., Richland, WA (USA); Alaska Dept. of Transportation and Public Facilities, Fairbanks (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
6088320
Report Number(s):
PNL-SA-12723; CONF-8411127-2; ON: DE85007022
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English