Zephyr: Is it a Bird? Is it a Plane? No, it’s a Telecomms Mast!
Developments of both wind turbines and other tall structures have the potential to interfere with communication infrastructure, this can constrain these projects, but could this concern one day be a thing of the past? Tall developments can obstruct signals between a transmitter and receiver when these physical obstructions are located…
Turbulence Types
Turbulence is a significant factor in aviation, affecting aircraft operations in various ways. Turbulence is caused by irregular motion of air resulting from eddies and vertical currents. Understanding the different types of turbulence and their effects is crucial for ensuring the safety and efficiency of flight operations. Clear Air Turbulence…
Michael Passes CAA Air Law Exam
Pager Power are aviation experts who provide assessments and advice to developers of solar, wind, and building developments. To ensure the company’s expertise and knowledge in this area remains up-to-date, we encourage staff members to undertake additional training to further hone their skills. On this basis, Michael Sutton decided to…
Media for Change, Part 2: Captivating Films That Inspire Environmental Action
This article, the second in our Media for Change series, explores the power of film to ignite environmental passion. The environmental crisis is a pressing issue, affecting ecosystems, societies, and economies globally. As awareness rises, various media – books, films, and TV – have become significant tools to grasp and…
Bubble Curtains to Protect Marine Wildlife
Offshore wind farms are ever growing in popularity. Many countries are now erecting lots of turbines around the coastlines as European countries aim to make the North Sea into the world’s ‘largest green energy power plant’. Erecting just one offshore wind turbine takes time, money, logistics and planning. Some things…
The Road to Aviation Sustainability
In 2022, the International Energy Agency (IEA) identified the aviation sector as accounting for 2% of global carbon dioxide emissions, despite a significant fall from pre-pandemic aviation activity. In order to achieve global climate targets set in recent years, a large reduction in climate emissions will be required over…
Australia Focus, Part 2: What Does Australian Policy Say About Glint and Glare?
Understanding local planning policy and processes is paramount when conducting impact assessments to support planning applications. As part of our day-to-day, we need to be knowledgeable in this area to ensure our reports are fit for purpose. We also need to be technically proficient so that we can adapt our…
New ICAO OLS Series – The Approach Surface
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has proposed new obstacle limitation surfaces (OLS) which are expected to be brought into force from November 2028. Following our March article, in which we explored in greater depth the Take-Off Climb Surface (TOCS), we now examine the new Approach Surface (APPS). Figure 1:…
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Radar constraints are an old and persistent nemesis for onshore wind developers. This article presents an overview of the most commonly encountered hurdles for onshore developers in this regard as they pertain to civil radar interests. Learn more:
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