Radar-based Aircraft Detection Lighting System (ADLS)

As a proud member of the Light:Guard family, Quantec Sensors boasts unparalleled expertise in delivering reliable Aircraft Detection Lighting System(s) tailored to each project’s needs, utilizing cutting-edge detection technology. With hundreds of successful ADLS installations, both radar and transponder based, spanning several thousand wind turbines, Quantec Sensors is your trusted partner when it comes to effectively managing obstruction lights. When you need to turn off the lights, count on Quantec Sensors to provide the radar-based ADLS solution.

Benefits of ADLS

Minimize light emissions

Supress obstruction lights whenever the airspace around your wind farm is clear.

Reduce annoyance

Avoid the continuous red flashing of obstruction lights at night so that residents can enjoy the darkness of the night again

Increase local acceptance

Reduce one of the biggest disturbing factors of wind energy installations and increase support of the local community for wind turbines

How ADLS works:

  • Active radar systems (primary or secondary radar systems) continuously monitor the airspace around the wind farm. If there are no aircraft in the airspace, the light signals from obstruction lights are suppressed to prevent any light emissions
  • The radar system determines the speed and direction of any aircraft within the detection range and assesses whether activation of obstruction lights is necessary.
  • Only when an aircraft heading towards the windfarm is detected within the prescribed activation area, a signal is sent to the light control unit (LCU) of the wind farm or wind turbine, thus activating the obstruction light
  • Once the aircraft has safely left the detection area, the obstruction lights are turned off, preventing unnecessary light emissions
  • No aircraft within the legally required activation range means that lighting is suppressed, the light is off
  • One or multiple aircraft within the activation range means suppression is lifted, the light is on

Flexible system design for maximum adaptability

  • High expertise both with radar based and transponder based ADLS
  • High integration intelligence with all manufacturers due to long-standing competence in the aviation lights business
  • High performance through a combination of various detection technologies and precise tracking
  • Easy scalability even for large wind farms through proprietary light control units (LCU) in master-slave architecture or direct integration into the local SCADA system
  • High error safety due to technically closed and redundant system
  • Compatible with ADLS-ready wind turbines from all major manufacturers
  • Can also be used as a standalone installation without integration into the SCADA architecture of your wind farms
Network architecture for Aircraft Detection Lighting System and demand activated obstruction lights on wind turbines

Tailor made ADLS solutions meeting your specific requirements

Turn-Key ADLS solutions

Primary and Secondary Radar Systems from reputable Scandinavian manufacturers, including turn-key on-site installation

Upgrading of existing obstruction lights and local communication network in accordance with current ADLS regulations

Monitoring and maintenance of ADLS during operation

Support of the approval procedure with the responsible authorities

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