Avian radar spreads its wings
Neelam Mathews June 14, 2014 Publication: Jane's Airport Review New Delhi-based OIS-AT reports that its 3-D bird detection radar has elicited interest from undisclosed Asian countries, after it underwent trials with the Indian Air Force (IAF). The IAF has a requirement for 45 units. In launching a global tender in 2013, it estimated that bird strikes are responsible for around 10% of accidents to its airframes, which pose a particular concern for low-altitude training exercises. The OIS-AT radar can be deployed at airports, wind farms, military artillery sites, and for bird migratory studies. The system can detect up to 1,000 objects simultaneously at an altitude of 10,000 ft and a maximum range of 11 km, and provides 360-degree azimuth coverage with sector blanking option. Images can be loaded on a website of the customer's choice and are available for transmission to the airport control tower. 1565893 OIS reports interest from unnamed Asian coun...