Radar mitigation system to allow more wind farms near Prestwick Airport
12.07.11
Cambridge Consultants will provide a radar mitigation system to allow more wind farm developments around Glasgow Prestwick Airport. The wind turbine radar mitigation system design will be based on Cambridge Consultants’ Holographic Radar Technology – and will allow the development of the great wind power potential in areas near the airport.
The holographic radar is a non-scanning, continuously tracking 3D radar that can discriminate between wind turbines and aircraft based on observable differences in their behaviour. Anne Mackenzie, Group Manager at Infratil Airports Europe, which owns the airport, said: ‘We are supporting holographic radar as it is a no-degradation solution that can operate at low level without loss of cover. Not only is it spectrum friendly, but its 3D plots also make seamless integration into existing radar displays easier.'
‘As a modular system, it should make the rollout of mitigation solutions for various wind farms more straight forward. The result of this work will be an essential building block for a robust mitigation strategy for Prestwick Airport, in an environment where safety is paramount.’
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