Crane Operations – Lighting and Obstructions
Overview The use of cranes is essential for the development of medium to high rise building developments. In certain locations however, cranes can present a risk to aviation activity, particularly near aerodromes and in low flying areas. The aviation risks associated with crane usage are as follows: The crane may…
What you can learn from Pager Power’s Irish Glint and Glare Experience
Overview Pager Power has completed over 300 glint and glare assessments for solar photovoltaic developments, of those almost a quarter being completed in Ireland. In this article we look back over what we have learnt regarding the planning process and issues encountered with respect to glint and glare in Ireland.…
Radar Mitigation Top 10
Overview Wind farms interfere with radar systems – which can result in adverse effects on radar displays – and wind farms not being built. Our top 10 articles below help you grasp this complex issue. Figure 1: A Pager Power simulation of Thales STAR 2000 radar mitigation (Blanking and Non-Auto…
Aerodrome Safeguarding – The Transitional Surface
Background Buildings and structures can present a collision risk to aircraft using particular airports. Airports and airfields are often consulted regarding developments in their vicinity. Assessments can be undertaken for civil airports, military airbases and smaller airfields. Airports are protected from surrounding development by a system of Obstacle Limitation Surfaces…
Heatwave to the Rescue
Some like it hot The UK has enjoyed / endured soaring temperatures this summer. June of 2018 was the sunniest month in almost five years. This is good news for solar generation, which showed record-breaking success. A quick reminder on some terminology so that we can go on to appreciate…
Radar Assessments
Background Tall buildings and wind turbines cause radar interference with radar assessments predicting their likely impact and showing whether they can be built. Radars transmit and receive radio signals which are processed electronically to show returns on the radar display. Radar Interference Buildings and wind turbines can block or reflect…
Pendleton Solar Farm, USA, creating unwanted solar panel glare towards drivers
Overview A solar development located on the western side of Pendleton, Oregon in the USA, has encountered reports of solar panel glare during its construction from motorists driving on the nearby Interstate 84. The solar development The solar panels will cover a total of 58 acres and have a generative…
Wind Turbine Airport Images
Wind turbines and airports co-exist throughout the world despite the fact that wind turbines can present an obstruction risk to low flying aircraft as well as potentially affect radar systems. This article presents photographs of wind turbines located near airports and airbases throughout the world. Wind Turbines near Travis AFB…
