BIRD RADAR
BIRD RADAR MERLIN
Automatic bird detection with radar technology
- ABAR Aircraft Birdstrike Avoidance Radars
- Comprises of HSR = horizontal scanning radar with a range of 6-8nm and VSR = vertical scanning radar, range 3-4nm)
- Frequency: 2920-3080 MHz, 10cm wavelength (S-band)
- Range 6-8 nm, 360°
- Software detects all flying objects in real time (1-2s updates)
- Calibration to small/medium/large birds and bird mass.
- Automatic detection and classification by MERLIN Radar Operating and Processing Software Suite (incl. MERLIN Administrator, MERLIN Processor, MERLIN ATC Display, MerlinRemote, MerlinChart, TrackPlot)
- Alarm functionNot weather sensitive, 24/7 operable
- Population statistics
TONI represents Detect Inc., Co., USA – Leading manufacturer of Bird radars.
Functions of the MERLIN Bird radar
- Automated bird detection using intelligent clutter information suppression algorithms,
- Automatic measurement and evaluation of the birdstrike risk situation
- This enables to manage birdstrike risk seamlessly and professionally
- Dependable and operationable 24/7
- Important tool to monitor and guide all bird control methods at an airport
- Objective validation of the efficiency of bird control methods taken
In operation worldwide
- Military, civil aviation, wind energy plants, field studies
- Worldwide 65 radars in operation in US, Europe, Canada, India, Kuwait, South Africa
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| MERLIN XS2530m Aircraft Birdstrike Avoidance Radar (2006)Client: US Air Force, Dover AFB, Delaware, USA | RAF Kinloss, Scotland (2003) |