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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 25, 2018
Filed:
Aug. 18, 2017
Goodrich Lighting Systems Gmbh, Lippstadt, DE;
Christian Schoen, Mainz, DE;
Bjoern Schallenberg, Lippstadt, DE;
Juergen Rodenkirchen, Lippstadt, DE;
Marion Depta, Dortmund, DE;
GOODRICH LIGHTING SYSTEMS GMBH, Lippstadt, DE;
Abstract
A helicopter search light comprises a lighting arrangement comprising at least one light source and having an adjustable light output; a light detector, which is configured for detecting light reflected by the ground and/or at least one item on the ground and for providing a detection signal which is correlated to an amount of light detected; and a control unit, coupled to the light detector for receiving the detection signal and to the at least on light source for controlling the adjustable light output of the lighting arrangement.