Dec 2 2009
Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX: CMH) has received an order valued at approximately USD $365,000 to supply solar powered elevated runway guard lights (ERGLs) to an air force base in the Middle East.
The Carmanah ERGLs will provide 24-hour unidirectional flashing to aid in reducing airfield incursions at runway and taxiway intersections, improving safety and increasing operational capability at the base.
As a portable or permanent stand-alone solution, the ERGL installs in minutes with no trenching, cabling, or external power required. Rugged construction delivers reliable performance in the harshest environments while withstanding extreme temperatures, rain, snow, ice, standing water, and wind velocities up to 300 mph (482 km/h). Recently tested by the FAA at Dupage Airport, Illinois and Provo Airport, Utah, the Carmanah solar LED ERGL is designed to satisfy the structural and environmental requirements of FAA Advisory Circular 150– 5345 – 46B (L-804) and ICAO Annex 14 using solar power.