METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ILLUMINATION OF REFUELING HOSES

摘要

Methods and apparatus for illumination of aerial refueling hoses are disclosed. In one embodiment, a conduit for transferring a flowable material includes a wall member. A plurality of optical fibers are at least one of formed within an outer layer of the wall member and disposed on an outer surface of the wall member. A light emitted by the optical fibers illuminates the conduit. In an alternate aspect, the optical, fibers may be replaced with a luminescent outer portion. The luminescent outer portion may include an electromagnetic substance, a phosphor substance, an ultraviolet-energized material, or any other suitable material.