Solar Panel Glare
Overview Solar Panel Glare occurs even though it is not expected because solar panels are designed to absorb sunlight, rather than reflect it. Solar Panel Glare is greater than expected because panels are good at absorbing light perpendicular to them but much less effective when the light is at a…
NATS Offshore Wind Farm Assessments
Background NATS operates a network of radar that allows it to control and monitor air traffic across the United Kingdom and its surrounding waters. As a result of the Hornsea wind farm appearing on its screens unexpectedly it is revising its wind farm assessment process. Figure 1 Greater Gabbard Offshore…
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. Aerodrome Safeguarding Assessments can be undertaken for civil airports, military airbases and smaller airfields. Airports are protected from surrounding development by a system of Obstacle…
Digital Elevation Models (DEM)
When using digital elevation models data we often come up against terms like DEM, DTM, and DSM. Often they can be confusing and also misinterpreted to mean the same thing. In this article we attempt to quickly explain what each terms means and hopefully help clarify some key points. Figure…
What is a Fresnel Zone?
Wireless Links Wireless communication systems are ubiquitous throughout the UK and many other countries. Typical uses include mobile phone networks, whereby individual masts are connected to the wider network via point-to-point communication links. Figure 1: Microwave link antennae – Spain Interference Links between two antennae function best with a clear,…
What is a VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR)?
Developments worldwide can receive objections from numerous sources, including Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs). Often such objections are related to radar interference, however issues can also be raised due to potential impact on VORs. ‘VOR’ stands for ‘Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range’. Overview of VOR VOR is a navigation system…
Solar developments and Glint and Glare
Developers or communities that are seeking to build a solar farm or mount a large number of solar panels on their roof should know that such developments can generate glint and glare which might result in higher risks towards certain receptors. Glare from solar PV panels The receptors that are…
New Quarantine Rules – Are They Too Late?
Background All passengers now entering Britain from abroad will be forced to spend two weeks in quarantine under the new law that aims to further reduce the rate of infection and help prevent a second wave of the pandemic. Though the Police Federation Chair has already admitted that it will…
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