Airport and Taxiway Lighting and Solar street light Design Guidelines

Table of Contents

1. Brightness Selection Standards

1. Illumination (Lux) Requirements

Area Type	International Standard Illuminance Range	Uniformity (Uo)
Departure/Arrival Halls	150-300 lx	≥0.4
Taxiway	50-100 lx	≥0.6
Runway Edges	20-50 lx	≥0.7
Stair/Step Areas	200-300 lx	≥0.5
Baggage Sorting Area	300-500 lx	≥0.6

Basis: FAA AC 150/5345-7E and CIE 115:2010 recommendations, glare should be avoided (Threshold Increment TI ≤ 15%).

2. Luminous Flux (Lumens) and Luminous Efficiency

Light Source Selection: LED fixtures with luminous efficacy ≥ 150 lm/W (solar systems should prioritize high efficiency with low consumption).
Luminous Flux Calculation: Based on area size and target illuminance, formula: Total Lumens = Area (m²) × Target Illuminance (lx) ÷ Maintenance Factor (0.7-0.8).

2. Color Temperature and Color Rendering Index

1. Color Temperature (CCT)

Taxiway/Runway: 5000-6000K (cool white light with high contrast for obstacle recognition).
Terminal Building Interior: 4000K neutral white (balancing comfort and visual clarity).
Rest Areas/Passages: 3000K warm white light (reducing visual fatigue).

2. Color Rendering Index (CRI)

Security Check Area/ID Verification Area: Ra ≥ 90 (accurately restoring color details).
Other Areas: Ra ≥ 80 (meeting basic color rendering needs).

Airport and Taxiway Lighting and Solar street light Design Guidelines

3. Pole Height and Material Design

1. Pole Height

Area Width	Recommended Pole Height	Installation Spacing
Taxiway (30-60m wide)	12-18m	30-50m (symmetrical lighting)
Terminal Perimeter Road	8-12m	20-30m
Pedestrian Path/Stairs	4-6m	10-15m

2. Material Selection

Pole: Hot-dip galvanized steel (corrosion resistant) or aluminum alloy (lightweight, wind load resistant ≥ 40m/s).
Solar Bracket: Anodized aluminum + stainless steel bolts (suitable for high humidity environments).

4. System Design and Continuous Operation

1. Solar Power Supply System

Continuous Lighting Days: At least 5 days (backup for rainy weather), equipped with lithium iron batteries (cycle life ≥ 5000 times).
Component Power: Calculated based on daily charging efficiency ≥ 20%, formula: Solar Panel Power = Daily Consumption (kWh) ÷ (Peak Sunlight Hours × 0.8).

2. Intelligent Control Optimization

Automatic Dimming: Through light sensors + microwave radar sensing, full power during peak human flow, reduced to 30% during idle periods.
Remote Monitoring: Integrated KNX/EIB protocol (reference FAA case), supports fault alarm and energy consumption analysis.

5. Cost and Return on Investment (ROI)

Project	Cost Composition	Payback Period
Initial Investment	Fixtures + Poles + Solar System: $200-$400/set	3-5 years
Operation and Maintenance Costs	Annual maintenance fee <$50/set (LED lifespan 100,000 hours)
Energy-saving Benefits	70%-90% energy savings compared to traditional grid systems

Note: According to IEA data, airport lighting accounts for 15%-20% of total energy consumption, and intelligent control can further reduce electricity costs by 30%.

6. System Optimization Recommendations

Glare Prevention Design: Use cut-off fixtures (beam angle ≤ 60°) to avoid affecting pilots’ visibility.
Redundant Configuration: Set up dual circuits for key areas (such as runways) to ensure system reliability.
Maintenance Convenience: Modular fixture design that supports quick replacement (reference IEC TS 62100 cable standards).

References

FAA AC 150/5345-7E “Airport Lighting Circuit Standards”
CIE 115:2010 “Road Lighting Performance Standards”
IEC TS 62100 “Airport Lighting Cable Technical Standards”

For specific parameter calculation tools or case details, further region size and environmental data can be provided. For any inquiries or assistance, please contact Luxman Solar Street Light Manufacturer.