An aircraft light (12, 14) comprises at least one light source (26); at least one sensor (30), an operating mode selector (33), and a transmitter (34). The sensor (30) is configured for detecting current operational conditions and providing at least one corresponding sensor signal. The operating mode selector (33) configured for determining a suitable light emission of the at least one light source (26) based on the at least one sensor signal. The operating mode selector (33) is further configured for determining the amount of electrical power needed for generating the determined light emission. The transmitter (34) configured for transmitting a power request signal indicating the determined amount of electrical power to a power supply (16).
AIRCRAFT LIGHT AND AIRCRAFT LIGHT ASSEMBLY
FLUGZEUGLICHT UND FLUGZEUGLICHTANORDNUNG
LUMIÈRE D'AÉRONEF ET ENSEMBLE LUMINEUX D'AÉRONEF
2021-04-28
Patent
Electronic Resource
English