Osprey was recently appointed to support the UK CAA UAS Programme. The work we are delivering will feed directly into UK Government policy as well as influence European and International policy direction for RPAS.
Case Studies
Cross Runway Operations for a Major Regional Airport
Ahead of the start of essential maintenance on their main operating runway, which required it to be re-surfaced, a major regional airport asked Osprey to conduct an assessment of possible operations on their shorter secondary runway.
Development of a Safeguarding Package for a Major Licensed Airport
A major licensed airport approached Osprey to assist with developing a package to safeguard its operation in regards to potential obstructions and ensure safe continuation of flight operations within the Airport’s vicinity.
Gatwick Airport – Asset Evaluation and Resilience Study
Gatwick was in the process of changing their Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) and identified a need for an Air Traffic Control (ATC) Asset Evaluation and Resilience Study including a life extension review of the airports current voice systems.
Independent Safety Auditor to MOD ISTAR Delivery Team
Osprey has been contracted by a UK MOD ISTAR Delivery Team to provide an Independent Safety Auditor who performs a variety of safety roles within the team, supporting the Safety Manager, individual projects and senior management.
Mitigation of Wind Farm Effects at London Southend Airport
To help find an acceptable interim mitigation for a proposed Wind Farm, London Southend Airport (LSA) approached Osprey as recognised leaders in Wind Turbine Mitigation methods. As part of their remit Osprey reviewed the potential capabilities of the local radar as...
Newcastle International Airport – Surveillance System Replacement Programme
Newcastle International Airport were seeking to procure a new Primary Surveillance Radar (PSR). In addition, they were seeking to procure a new Radar Display System and a technical solution(s) that supported the Airport’s wind turbine mitigation strategy.
Newcastle International Airport – VCS Upgrade Safety Case
To satisfy the latest EUROCONTROL Single European Sky (SES) Regulation – Newcastle International Airport (NIA) were replacing the eight Receivers and eight transmitters that comprised their Air Ground Voice Communication Systems (VCS) capability to facilitate 8.33kHz channel spacing.