TMS Photometrics (a division of Tailor Made Systems) is a world leader specialising in the photometric measurement and management of Airfield Ground Lighting Installations.
Essential for all major airports
Airfield (Aerodrome) Ground Lighting (AGL), which typically cover runway centreline, touchdown zone, edge and taxi-way lights, support safe, efficient and regular aircraft operations by providing essential visual guidance to pilots and aerodrome personnel. Minimum operating criteria for these installations have now been established by all the major regulatory authorities (ICAO, UK CAA, FAA).
Research has shown that the traditional methods of measurement and AGL maintenance still employed by most airports are not sufficient to maintain systems within the standards now set.
delivering compliance, efficiencies and lower life cycle costs. TMS photometrics’ technology and practices are already proven, having enabled airports throughout the world to effectively and efficiently achieve and maintain AGL performance levels to the required standards. As well as delivering significant improvements to serviceability levels, where the traditional techniques have failed to do so, most airports are also finding a range of important efficiencies and cost savings.
TMS GROUP ANNOUNCEMENT – VERNON TAYLOR RETIRES
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On 10 April 2012 Vernon Taylor retired as Executive Chairman of TMS Group. Vernon founded Tailor Made Systems Ltd in 1984, and invented the MALMS system for photometric monitoring of airfield ground lighting which has developed into a global market-leading range of products. Actively involved in airfield lighting for over 20 years, Vernon developed a unique understanding of the subject and has been recognised world-wide as a ‘guru’ on the topic. He now plans to devote his time to his loves of sailing, travelling, organic gardening, his new home in South Devon and The Liz Taylor Memorial Trust, a charity established in memory of his late wife who was loved, and is still missed, by so many.
TMS Group has been bought from Vernon by the existing managers. Vernon commented “I am truly proud of my achievements in Tailor Made Systems Limited. MALMS is a well established and highly regarded brand with great products providing an excellent foundation for continuing the company’s growth and success. I am pleased that I exit the business as a going-concern which will continue to benefit the colleagues who have worked with me for over 20 years, as well as our customers, global network of agents and sub-contractors. My only regret is that my late wife Liz, who contributed so much to the company’s success, is not here with me to share this moment.”
The management of TMS group know that his many friends around the world join in wishing Vernon an enjoyable and well-earned retirement. All enquiries please to Robert Shapton, Chief Executive, TMS Group r.shapton@malms.aero.
A complete management solution
TMS Photometrics’ MALMS (Mobile Airfield Light Monitoring System) is the most advanced example of the mobile photometric technology now recommended. It is a uniquely effective and efficient system, combining extreme ease of use, the flexibility to measure inset and elevated fittings, rapid measurements and so access time, and offering the highest levels of accuracy and repeatability (against the criteria for beam intensity and orientation) available.
In line with this, the ICAO, CAA and FAA all recommend the routine use of a mobile photometric measurement system is the only effective means of determining the true performance, and compliance, of an AGL system, and that these systems should be used as part of a preventative maintenance strategy.
Download Article (ICAO Journal Vol 59, no. 2) 2.5MB PDF
Global provider
MALMS, and Differential Maintenance are already being regularly employed in airports throughout the world including: London Heathrow, Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, Memphis and Phoenix in the USA.
