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Red Lights On Top
Of Buildings
Why do tall
buildings have red lights on top of them?
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These red lights are called aircraft warning lights.
Aircraft warning lights are lighting devices that are attached to tall
structures and are used as collision avoidance measures.
Such devices make structures more visible to passing
aircraft and are usually used at night, although they may be used during the
day as well. These lights need to be of sufficient brightness in order to be
visible for miles around the structure.
These lights can generally be found attached to any tall structure such
as broadcast masts and towers, water tanks located on high elevation,
electricity pylons, chimneys, tall buildings, cranes and wind turbines.
Shorter structures that are located close to airports may
also require lighting.
Red lights are commonly found to be used in
urban areas, since it is easier for pilots to spot them from above.
In general, there are several types of lights that are used worldwide.
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) sets
standards, usually adopted worldwide, for the performance and characteristics
of aviation warning lamps.
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