Navigation buoy lights are an important equipment for marine safety and navigation aids, usually combined with solar panels and LED light sources.
There are many models of solar marine navigation lights on the market, and the prices vary depending on the specifications and visible distance. Let’s learn about its characteristics and points that should be paid attention to in this article.
Characteristics of Solar Navigation Buoy Lights
- Buoy lights are designed to provide high-intensity, low-power lighting and have a long service life.
- These solar marine navigation warning lights are usually made of corrosion-resistant materials such as PC, aluminum, 304 stainless steel to adapt to harsh marine environments.
- When used, the light color of the buoy light should correspond to the type of buoy it indicates. For example, red buoys are usually equipped with red lights, and green buoys are equipped with green lights.
- Using solar warning lights as buoy lights will greatly improve the safety factor in the sea where power is insufficient and the environment is harsh. They are automatically charged during the day and work automatically at night. Energy-saving, environmentally friendly and no human control is required.
Flashing Patterns of Marine Buoy Lights
In addition, different marine navigation lights can have different flashing patterns, which are used to convey different navigation information.
The standard international regulations are as follows:
- Red buoy: flashing frequency is 0.5-1 times per second (slow flash, LFI), indicating danger or no-stopping areas.
- Green buoy: flashing frequency is 0.5-1 times per second (slow flash, LFI), indicating the edge of a safe channel.
- White buoy: flashing frequency is 1 time per second (quick flash, QFI), as a navigation signal or light aid.
Other common flashing patterns
- Flashing: regular fast flashing, usually used on navigation lights.
- Occulating: short flashing with periodic intervals.
- Fixed: continuous light, no flashing, used to mark a specific location.
The flashing frequency and pattern help sailors identify the type of buoy and locate navigation information at a long distance. It should be noted that different countries may have slight differences, but they follow the International Code of Navigation (IALA standards).
For example, YFFY’s solar marine buoy lights have a 1-20NM visible distance, 350 flashing modes, and can be customized with GPS positioning and synchronization functions. They are very popular with buoys, navigation aids, boat and yacht manufacturers, and maritime companies.
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