Applications of radioluminescent lighting

Conference · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1987 · Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6976018

Jensen, G A; Mathur, S P

Glass-tube radioluminescent (RL) systems have been demonstrated as attractive alternatives to electrically powered airfield marking and lighting systems for remote airfields, rapid runway repair, and other airfield lighting and marking uses. Individual light units for RL systems are self-powered, reliable, easily maintained and deployed, and can be made to produce infrared or visible light. Tests and demonstrations of prototype light units conducted by the US Dept. of Energy's RL Lights Program in recent years for the Air Force, Navy, Army, and Marine Corps and for Florida and Alaska have proved the basic technological worth of RL airfield lighting systems for civilian and military use. The technology has advanced to a point where other military and civilian applications can now be considered. Military applications include emergency degree, damage control, cargo marking, low-level lighting for work areas and other unique uses. Civilian applications include marine navigational aids, roadway marking, emergency escape lighting, lighting for telephone conduit tunnels, and other applications where access to electrical power is limited or difficult to supply or maintain. Isotope options for these applications are shown. Research is expected to produced advanced RL light systems within the next several years.

• Research Organization: Pacific Northwest Lab., Richland, WA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6976018
• Report Number(s): CONF-8711195-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States) Journal Volume: 55
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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