Explain This?

Posted By: kory63

Explain This? - 05/09/09 06:51 PM

Help!!!

While reading about the Verona Beach Lighthouse on Oneida Lake in Central NY, I have run across terminology I am unfamiliar with!! Can any one offer an explanation??
The reference reads: "Initially the Verona Beach Lighthouse was adorned with occulting white lights of 1500 candlepower."
What does the term "occulting white lights" refer to?
I'm pretty sure it does NOT refer to any paranormal sightings!!
Thanks!!
Rick

Posted By: MrsTLC

Re: Explain This? - 05/09/09 07:46 PM

I found this from google...
The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military 2001

occulting light a light in a lighthouse or buoy that is cut off briefly at regular intervals.

Posted By: Webmaster

Re: Explain This? - 05/09/09 08:26 PM

We discussed this one a couple of years ago:

Quote:

The length of time required for a light to complete a full cycle of changes is called the period of the light. Lights that are "off" longer than they are "on" are called flashing lights. Occulting lights are "on" as long as - or longer than - they are "off."

Posted By: WVsister

Re: Explain This? - 05/10/09 05:28 PM

You all are a wealth of info. Some one knows or knows where to find the answer.

Posted By: kory63

Re: Explain This? - 05/10/09 05:48 PM

Ruthie and John,

I knew the CF's would be the place to go for the answer!!
Thanks,
Rick