Five videos that highlight the problem of glint and glare
Glint and glare is often overlooked, misunderstood or underestimated when projects are in the design stage. Here are five videos that help illustrate the problem of glint and glare, and why it should be an important consideration for building developers and planners. Solar farm glint and glare This video demonstrates…
AviationUncategorizedWind Farm MitigationWind Farm Radar InterferenceWind FarmsWind Farms & AviationHow it’s done – Assessing Wind Farm Radar Interference – France (military)
Introduction Radar interference due to wind farms is managed differently in various countries. A previous article gave an overview of the approaches that are the most common. This article presents the criteria that are generally applied in France for Primary Surveillance Radar concerns. Figure 1: The French military applies specific…
Energy PolicyUncategorizedWind Farm MitigationWind Farm Radar InterferenceWind FarmsWind Farms & AviationWind Turbine TV InterferenceWind Farm Radar Interference in France
It is often difficult to get permission to build wind farms due to the effects they are predicted to have on radar installations. This problem is growing dramatically in France having parallels with the situation in the UK around ten years ago. What is happening in France now? Government policy…
Obstacle Limitation Surfaces Series: an overview of guidance
Overview The following article series presents an overview of the guidance surrounding Obstacle Limitation Surfaces (OLS) for aerodromes around the world. Key similarities and differences from each guidance document are highlighted. The article will be updated over time with new summaries of OLS guidance from around the world. What are…
Building TV InterferenceRadarTall Building DevelopmentTelecomsTelevision (TV) InterferenceUncategorizedWind Farm Radar InterferenceWind Turbine TV InterferenceRadar Interference
Recently a 70 mile wide swarm of butterflies was detected by meteorological radar in Colorado USA. There are many natural and man-made sources of radar interference and a number of physical interference effects. Interference Terms Often radar detect things that they are not designed to detect. For example a marine…
ConstructionUncategorizedWind Farm MitigationWind Farm Radar InterferenceWind FarmsWind Turbine TV InterferenceHow it’s done – Assessing Wind Farm Radar Interference
Wind farms and radar Wind farm developments around the world face objections from radar operators. This is because large wind turbines can interact with radar signals, causing interference. Figure 1: Radar installation. Types of interference A comprehensive discussion of wind farm radar interference is not presented here. The two most…
Stillwater Power Plant, Nevada, produces nuisance solar glare
Overview A solar development located to the north of Stillwater, Nevada, in the USA, has come under scrutiny following reported glare towards surrounding residents located east and west of the solar panels. The developer is now in the process of implementing mitigation. Solar development details The PV development has been…
An overview of common MOD objections for wind, solar and building developments
Overview The following article will provide an overview and explanation of the typical Ministry of Defence (MOD) objections that could be received for wind, solar and building developments. Types of MOD objection As part of the MOD safeguarding process, the MOD may object to a proposed development for various reasons,…
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