Mitigation Delivery
Where wind turbines are predicted to have an impact on an airport’s Radar, then a suitable mitigation must be provided if the scheme is to proceed.
In some cases, operational (or procedural) mitigation can be applied which eliminates or reduces the impact as perceived by the Air Traffic Control Officer (ATCO) by for example adjusting the routing of aircraft away from the areas affected.
Where the adverse effects of the turbines cannot be mitigated operationally, then technical mitigation may be considered. Technical mitigation may be provided using one of a number of techniques including adaptation / enhancement of the radar or display processing, or use of infill techniques (either “Blocking” or “Resolution Infill” methods).
At Osprey, we have experience of all the current mitigation techniques gained through a diverse range of projects and can use this capability to good effect to ensure your needs and requirements are met.
We can support you in the following areas:
- Radar line of sight assessments
- Operational impact studies
- Requirements capture
- Procurement of technical mitigation
- Flight trials
- Development of safety cases
Consultants
Testimonials
To help find an acceptable interim mitigation for a proposed Wind Farm, 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 well as other mitigation technologies in relation to the anticipated turbine effects and our Operational Requirement. Based on their assessment of the available solutions, the local airspace environment and the demanding project timescales, the use of a Non Automatic Initiation Zone (NAIZ) was proposed.
Osprey subsequently developed the Radar Sensor Safety Case to include the NAIZ and supported LSA through the subsequent discussions with CAA SARG. As a result of these discussions the NAIZ was accepted into operational service prior to turbine operation.
The solution has subsequently worked well and has proven itself to be the right decision for the mitigation of the Wind Farm.
I would readily recommend Osprey to any ANSP seeking supportive and informed assistance in establishing mitigation of Wind Turbines on Approach Radars.
