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Aviation obstruction lighting
Aircraft obstacle avoidance systems / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the safety lighting systems installed on aircraft, see Anti-collision light and Navigation light § Aviation navigation lights.
Aviation obstruction lighting is used to enhance the visibility of structures or fixed obstacles which may conflict with the safe navigation of aircraft. Obstruction lighting is commonly installed on towers, buildings, and even fences located in areas where aircraft may be operating at low altitudes. In certain areas, some aviation regulators mandate the installation, operation, color, and/or status notification of obstruction lighting. For maximum visibility and collision-avoidance, these lighting systems commonly employ one or more high-intensity strobe or LED devices which can be seen by pilots from many miles away from the obstruction.
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