The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) stipulates that aerodrome safeguarding requirements are to be applied to licensed aerodromes based upon the runway use and dimensions, as detailed in Civil Aviation Publication (CAP)168 Licensing of Aerodromes, and CAP738 safeguarding of Aerodromes. In addition, unlicensed aerodromes are encouraged to lodge aerodrome Safeguarding Maps with their Local Planning Authority (LPA), to form the basis of consultation in response to local development proposals.
Our experts also have the technical and aviation expertise to conduct the analysis on proposed or existing solar infrastructure and their potential reflective hazards, resulting in an assessment of their ocular impacts often referred to as ‘Glint and Glare’.
We are highly experienced, working with airports and developers to identify optimal solutions in the assessment of potential obstacles regarding flight operations and the production of aerodrome Safeguarding Maps in accordance with CAA criteria. We can support you in the following areas:
- Development of Obstacle Limitation Surface (OLS) aerodrome Safeguarding Maps in accordance with CAA guidance contained in CAP168
- Development of Operational Areas and Cumulative Assessment Safeguarding Maps, to determine the acceptability of further developments, including Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) and obstacle lighting, in relation to the existing operating environment
- Production of accompanying Map Notes, that detail evidence that supports the designation of safeguarded areas and aviation activity details, to assist the LPA in making informed planning decisions
- Provision of detailed assessments to identify which flight procedures are potentially affected by solar reflection, and guidance on suitable mitigation measures to ensure the safety of flight operations is maintained
- Technical safeguarding through performance assessment of aeronautical (CNS) facilities within the aerodrome’s built environment where changes to that environment may also result in changes to the facility performance.
- Aviation-based Glint and Glare Analysis, Solar Photo Voltaic (PV) Case Studies
- Presentation of an aviation safeguarding brief for aerodrome operations personnel.
