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An Austin ring transformer is a special type of isolation transformer with low capacitance between the primary and secondary windings and high isolation.
Austin ring transformer at the base of a WMCA and WNYC transmitting tower in Kearny, New Jersey. The two interlocking rings are the primary and secondary transformer windings. The spherical objects directly below and to the right of the windings are a spark ball gap, for lightning protection.
Aviation obstruction lighting is used to enhance the visibility of structures or fixed obstacles which may conflict with the safe navigation of aircraft. Obstruction lighting is commonly installed on
Austin transformer
…frequency AC potential of several thousand volts on it with respect to ground during operation. Aviation regulations require that radio towers have aircraft warning lights along their length, so the tower will be visible to aircraft at night. The high voltage on the tower poses a problem with powering the lights. The power…
Emley Moor transmitting station using a red warning beacon
Aircraft warning lights at the Mannheim telecommunications tower, in the background the bright torchlight of a steam cracker, in the distance warning lights from wind turbines
Structure using a white strobe
Structure using a red/white strobe