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Aerosock Inc.For over 25 years, we at Aerosock, Inc., have been providing oilfield safety, general aviation, emergency medical transportation, as well as local, state, and federal governments with what we feel are the finest windsocks and windsock frames available today. We attribute our success to high quality materials, superb craftsmanship, and friendly, fast service.
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Aerosock Inc
Aerosock Inc.For over 25 years, we at Aerosock, Inc., have been providing oilfield safety, general aviation, emergency medical transportation, as well as local, state, and federal governments with what we feel are the finest windsocks and windsock frames available
today. We attribute our success to high quality materials, superb craftsmanship, and friendly, fast service.
Aerosock Inc
Features of Aviation Windsocks
Have you ever wondered about those orange and white stripped windsocks you see at airports (mostly in the movies)? Do these socks just sit atop and perched, for the sole purpose of looking pretty? Or is there more to them?
What Do They Accomplish?
The short answer is these conical tubes serve an important function in aviation as well as in chemical plants to avert the threat posed by gaseous leakage in windy locations. They also serve as a handy guide for pilots who want to know the wind direction and speed at designated locations.
How Are They Manufactured?
A windsock is crafted from a longlife polyester fabric, keeping in mind the requirements of a perched flag that will be most probably suspended at designated spots for a long time. They are made with doubled stitched seams. They are designed with materials that are best suited to combat the harmful effects of sun, wind and weather. And thanks to solid brass grommets that ensure it is adequately protected against corrosion resistance. It can be easily attached and unattached, should the need arise.
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Features of Aviation Windsocks
Design and Style
Aviation windsocks are typically calibrated to be fully extended at 15 miles per hour. That means the conical textile tube should be designed to hold up well against the constant wind it is subjected to. They are made with polyester, which is ideally suited for places with warm climates.
In cold climates, the sock can typically undergo transformation into a more brittle form, causing it to break under below freezing temperatures.
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The Various Uses of Windsocks
Windsocks are pretty, there’s no doubt about it. The conical tube that blows with the wind is a staple across airports, helipads, factories, plants and even at residential homes. But it’s more than just pretty: it offers a multitude of benefits to people who make use of these tubes for aviation purposes and also to warn people of potential hazards. You heard that right. A wind sock can save lives. And here’s how:
Storms and Aircraft Landing
In stormy weather, the wind direction is rather difficult to determine. But thanks to the windsock frame that has lights and the sock itself which blows in the direction of the wind, pilots can easily determine how to make a safe landing, whereas a bunch of welllit socks can pave the way for the runway. This is helpful in case normal communication is not possible between aviation professionals in the air control tower and the aircraft’s crew.
Toxic Gas Leak
In factories with chemical plants, the release of toxic gas remains a constant risk. It can be that these gases are not visible to the naked eye. So, the only effective way to determine which way the gas is blowing is by using these tubes.
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Features of Aviation Windsocks
HiSpeed Highways
This lowkey but highly important piece of equipment is here to stay, and one more place where they truly belong is on the highway. Cars and vehicles can determine which way the wind is blowing and calculate the wind resistance that awaits them at every turn. This is essential because drivers in general are driving at great speeds and unable to account for changes in wind direction.So, these conical tube socks are essential, mostly because they are instrumental in matters of safety whether one is in the air or on the ground. Which is why investing in them is a good idea.
Aerosock Inc
The Various Uses of Windsocks
Windsocks are pretty, there’s no doubt about it. The conical tube that blows with the wind is a staple across airports, helipads, factories, plants and even at residential homes. But it’s more than just pretty: it offers a multitude of benefits to people who make use of these tubes for aviation purposes and also to warn people of potential hazards. You heard that right. A wind sock can save lives. And here’s how:
Storms and Aircraft Landing
In stormy weather, the wind direction is rather difficult to determine. But thanks to the windsock frame that has lights and the sock itself which blows in the direction of the wind, pilots can easily determine how to make a safe landing, whereas a bunch of welllit socks can pave the way for the runway. This is helpful in case normal communication is not possible between aviation professionals in the air control tower and the aircraft’s crew.
Toxic Gas Leak
In factories with chemical plants, the release of toxic gas remains a constant risk. It can be that these gases are not visible to the naked eye. So, the only effective way to determine which way the gas is blowing is by using these tubes.
Aerosock Inc
Contact Us
Mailing Address P.O. Box 200 Central Falls, RI 02863 USA
http://www.aerosock.com
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