Project Greenblade – Radar Mitigation Solution
Background Project Greenblade is a nationwide plan to mitigate the effects of wind farms on UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) radar. The mitigation will use onshore long range (relatively) 3D Theia radar to supplement the MOD’s radar picture. The project is being led by Developers of UK offshore wind farms.…
Surveying Manchester – Television and Planning Conditions
Overview Pager Power has been conducting television baseline surveys for building and wind developments since 2008, and over this time the team has visited places all over the UK and Ireland. From Loch Ness to the Cotswolds, from the Isle of Wight to Galway. Manchester has become a common destination…
Who is responsible for Public Safety Zones?
Background Statistically aircraft that land outside airports do so close to the airport on take-off or landing. Public Safety Zones (PSZs) are established outside the boundary of major UK airports to protect the public from aircraft collision risk. Responsibility for PSZs lies with local planning authorities, airports and the Civil…
Terma Radar Controlled Lighting
Background Terma are perhaps best known for providing in-fill radar for mitigating the effects of wind turbines on radar systems. The increase in the height of onshore turbines in excess of 150 metres means that the lighting of turbines becomes mandatory in the United Kingdom and other countries. This can…
Wind Turbine Radar Interference in the United States
Background The US Department of Energy published its “Federal Interagency Wind Turbine Radar Interference Mitigation Strategy” in January 2016. Having recognised that wind farms can adversely affect radar and seeing the need for a continued growth of onshore and offshore wind the strategy was developed to enable the growth of…
Mitigating Radar Impacts using Radar Absorbent Materials (RAM)
Background Radar operators around the world object to the development of buildings and structures due to their potential impact on radar. Radar works by transmitting radio signals which are then reflected back from targets of interest. Radar absorbing materials applied to a structure can significantly reduce the amount of energy…
Commercial Concentrator Photo Voltaic (CPV)
Background Panels implementing silicon-based solar cells currently dominate the PV market. Their module efficiency is circa 17-19% and cost around $1 (between £1.70 to £1.10 in the UK come at higher cost ($300 per watt), and such…
New UK Airport Drone Rules Introduced
Background Following the recent closure of Gatwick Airport, which cost airlines over £50 million, the UK government introduced new rules to restrict flights near airports on 13 March 2019. Gatwick Closure Gatwick Airport was closed due to the reported sighting of unknown drones at the airport. The airport was closed…
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