The LVLA-PALS is a rapidly deployed portable airfield lighting system in a highly mobile trailer-based platform with all of the elements for operation of a 5,000-ft long runway. Visible, NVG, and FLIR-compatible laser-based approach lighting for both centerline and glideslope guidance is supplemented by runway edge lights that also have visible, NVG, and FLIR capability for landing, roll-out, and taxi. Each lighting element is battery-powered for 8 hours of self-contained

operation. The lighting elements are radio remote controlled via a hand-held controller and by aircraft radio. Cables for charging all of the equipment in place and two diesel-powered elements are radio remote controlled via a hand-held controller and by aircraft radio. Cables for charging all of the equipment in place and two diesel-powered generators are included in the package. The trailer is sling-loadable and transportable by C-130 aircraft. This portable airfield lighting system has been placed into full operation by three soldiers in less than 45 minutes.

The LZ-PALS is a man-portable lighting system for marking rotary wing tactical landing zones. Visible and NVG-compatible laser-based approach lighting for both centerline and glideslope guidance is supplemented by a FLIR-compatible glideslope approach indicator. Highly portable lights with visible, NVG, and FLIR capability are included for approach and hover. These lights are also used to mark parking spots. Each lighting element is battery-powered for a minimum of 8 hours of self-contained operation. The lighting elements are radio remote

controlled via a hand-held controller. All of the equipment is transported in two fabric cases, and together with tripods, charging cables, and hand-held radio remote controller weights 120 pounds (54 kg). All of the lighting components can be recharged from AC power of 85 to 263 V at 47 to 63 Hz. A tactical landing zone can be placed into full operation by two soldiers in less than 20 minutes.