DETECT AND TRACK BIRDS IN 3D (CONFIGURABLE DIRECTION)
3D Flex
Robin Radar Systems
Laan van Waalhaven 355
2497 GM
The Hague
The Netherlands
T +31(0)8 8700 8700
info@robinradar.com
If you need a more flexible radar, which can be configured for 3D tracking in any desired direction, 3D Flex is the radar for you.
ROBIN's 3D Flex system consists of a horizontal S-band radar, combined with a flexible Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) radar. The horizontal S-band radar identifies the presence and number of birds in time – including their location, height, direction, speed and route – up to 10 kilometres away, all around, day and night.
The FMCW radar has three modes:
'Staring' mode, in which the radar points in one direction to identify targets up to 6 km away.
'Automatic Acquisition' mode, where the vertical X-Band radar slews in azimuth to the cue of the horizontal S-Band radar, based on the objects with highest RCS. In this way much of the bird tracks (in all directions) will be assigned elevation data.
The ROBIN 3D Flex offers a lot of functionality, including measuring the wing beat pattern and frequency of a single target. It provides valuable input for distinction between species.
This configuration is used both in civil aviation for wildlife management and in bird strike prevention at airports, as well as for monitoring birds in offshore wind farms and for field research.
“As front-runner in radar ornithology, we want to work with state-of-the-art technology. We think Max is the most advanced avian radar of its time.”
“I am convinced that avian radar will become a self-evident part of next generation bird strike mitigation policies at larger civil airports. In part, because it allows us to objectively measure and use risk as a performance indicator, rather than the rare occurrence of incidents.”
“The Mainport Innovation Fund stimulates start-ups with innovative and sustainable products in aviation. ROBIN Radar has developed a system which detects birds at great distances.”
“Military aircraft fly low, fast and are extra sensitive for bird strikes. ROBIN systems are linked to our existing air defence radars to identify bird intensities up to 150 kilometres. Since we've started using this information, we've reduced the number of bird strikes by over 50%.”
“With this technology, ROBIN meets the growing need for more accurate and real-time information about movements of (large) birds in the vicinity of the airport.”
“Bird strikes are an increasing safety and economic concern.”
“Balancing wild life protection and passenger safety by reducing the bird strike risk needs an open dialogue between all involved. That should be based on facts. Avian radar has the capability to provide unbiased facts and is thus a vital element for the decision making process.”
“Having full 3D capabilities is crucial for us. That’s why we chose Max.”
“If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.”
“ESA uses a win–win approach that promotes the added value of space in a fair and unbiased way, and supports the development of sustainable space-based services for the benefit of society. The successful operational outcome has proven that this can play a fascinating role in bringing together user interests and communities.”
Robin Radar Systems
Laan van Waalhaven 355
2497 GM
The Hague
The Netherlands
T +31(0)8 8700 8700
info@robinradar.com
Reg: 27371517
VAT: NL822016321B01
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