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Illuminated Wind Direction Indicator (Windsock / Windcone) (Signalight-made) vs Advanced Visual Docking Guidance System / A-VDGS (RLG Docking Systems, distributed by Vardhman Airport Solutions)
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Runway Lighting & Airfield Electrical.
Runway Lighting & Airfield Electrical
Illuminated Wind Direction Indicator (Windsock / Windcone) (Signalight-made)
by Signalight (Electromax SRL)
ICAO and FAA-compliant illuminated aviation windsock with LED lighting, photocell-activated automatic night operation, and a corrosion-resistant stainless steel pole on a hinged base.
Runway Lighting & Airfield Electrical
Advanced Visual Docking Guidance System / A-VDGS (RLG Docking Systems, distributed by Vardhman Airport Solutions)
by Vardhman Airport Solutions
A 3D laser-scanning docking guidance system from RLG Docking Systems (Taiwan) that tracks incoming aircraft nose position in real time and displays stopping and azimuth guidance to the flight deck — eliminating the weight and height variables that defeat simpler optical systems.
| Cost of ownership | Illuminated Wind Direction Indicator (Windsock / Windcone) (Signalight-made) | Advanced Visual Docking Guidance System / A-VDGS (RLG Docking Systems, distributed by Vardhman Airport Solutions) |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Illuminated Wind Direction Indicator (Windsock / Windcone) (Signalight-made) | Advanced Visual Docking Guidance System / A-VDGS (RLG Docking Systems, distributed by Vardhman Airport Solutions) |
|---|---|---|
| Cone length | 2.4 m | — |
| Cone inlet diameter | 0.6 m | — |
| Cone material | Lightweight UV-resistant polyester | — |
| Pole material | Stainless steel | — |
| Max height with frangible coupling | 3 m | — |
| Illumination | LED (internal or external projectors, selectable) | — |
| Automatic switching | Photocell-controlled dusk/dawn activation | — |
| Standards | ICAO Annex 14 Vol. I (Aerodromes) and Vol. II (Heliports); FAA requirements | — |
| Sensing technology | — | 2-axis laser scanning (3D) |
| Range accuracy (>50 m) | — | ±0.2 m at 150 m |
| Range accuracy (<50 m) | — | ±0.05 m |
| Power consumption | — | <700 W |
| Power input | — | AC 85–240 V, 50/60 Hz auto-select |
| Pilot display — azimuth bar | — | 12-inch, high-visibility |
| Pilot display — distance readout | — | 8-inch alphanumeric |
| Aircraft type coverage | — | All ICAO aircraft types |
| Optional interfaces | — | PBB, GPU, PCA, CCTV, FIS/FOS, SITA AMS |
| Compliance | — | ICAO Annex 14 |
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