One major impediment to wind power is turbine interference with aviation radar. A new radar system could unlock nearly 70 percent of wind applications in the United Kingdom that are currently on hold because of this problem.
Although we’re big fans of wind power here at "Smarter Technology," wind turbines have their setbacks, such as low efficiency and weird effects on weather patterns. Wind power also poses a potential risk for aviation, as the spinning turbines can show up as planes on radar systems. Aveillant, a new U.K.-based start-up, recently released a high-tech solution to this problem: 3D holographic radar.
Aveillant’s proprietary 3D holographic radar recognizes the presence and location of nearby aircrafts to safely prevent collisions and other problems, including hindrance of air-defense effectiveness. The technology is a result of collaboration between various industry experts, including wind-farm developers and airport operators.
While current solutions to prevent radar interference with aviation systems sacrifice sensitivity and accuracy, the 3D holographic radar meets requirements set by the U.K.’s Ministry of Defense, and is cost-effective enough for even small wind farms to use. In 2010, the U.K. Government’s Aviation Management Board selected Aveillant’s technology as a leading radar solution.
The opening of more wind farms in England and elsewhere should also create thousands of new jobs in the renewable-energy industry.
Source: http://www.smartertechnology.com/c/a/Optimized%20Systems/3D-Radar-Tech-to-Improve-Wind-Farms-Worldwide/
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