Skip to content Senture’s Aircraft Detection Lighting System (ADLS) has not only been designed to meet Norwegian regulations — it has also been thoroughly tested there. In June 2025, we conducted a comprehensive test campaign in Hadeland and Toten, including challenging approach patterns and operating scenarios. The results were clear: our system consistently detected both cooperative and non-cooperative aircraft and controlled turbine lighting exactly as required. This proves that the Senture ADLS works in practice, in Norwegian terrain, under real flight conditions. It is not a concept for the future — it is a solution that is available today.
Regulation is strict for good reason: aviation safety cannot be compromised. Senture ADLS has been built from the ground up to meet the requirements of air traffic safety, including BSL E 2-1 § 7a, the standard governing aircraft detection lighting systems in Norway. By combining Primary Surveillance Radar (PSR), Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR), and passive reception of Mode S and ADS-B, our system provides the detection capabilities and redundancy that regulators demand. Every detection is processed through a transparent, fail-safe logic that ensures lights come on whenever needed. This guarantees that operators stay fully compliant while avoiding unnecessary light emissions.
Our work with Norwegian authorities and our proven test results provide confidence that the Senture ADLS is the safe, compliant, and easy-to-deploy choice for wind farm developers and operators.
Introducing new technology can be complex, but Senture makes ADLS deployment straightforward. We provide the entire package: planning, regulatory support, system design, installation, SCADA integration, and long-term service. Our bespoke QUAD Airspace Analytics Module and Light Control Unit (LCU) — proven in practice with hundreds of installations — connect directly to wind farm systems and ensure seamless integration with turbine and lighting controls. Operators don’t have to manage multiple vendors or technologies — with Senture, one partner takes responsibility for everything.
This turn-key approach reduces risk, shortens approval timelines, and ensures that projects are delivered on time and on budget. For developers, it means less administrative burden and more confidence. For operators, it means proven reliability and secure long-term service.
Whether you are building a new wind farm or operating an existing site, the Senture ADLS can be tailored to your needs. Our system is designed for compatibility with all major turbine and lighting manufacturers, making it equally effective for new-build projects and for retrofitting into operational farms.
Developers can integrate ADLS from the very beginning of a project, strengthening community acceptance and securing approvals faster. Existing wind farm operators can upgrade to Senture ADLS to meet new regulations, improve community relations, and align with industry best practices — all without disrupting current operations.
At its heart, ADLS is about balance. Aviation safety requires turbines to be visible at night, but constant flashing lights are disruptive for local communities. Senture ADLS provides a way to satisfy both needs: lights remain off when the sky is clear and only activate when an aircraft approaches.
For local communities, this means darker, quieter nights and a landscape less impacted by red warning lights. For developers and operators, it means smoother permitting, better stakeholder relationships, and a stronger case for renewable energy development. For regulators and aviation authorities, it means safety requirements are met with a system that has been proven in practice.
Wind energy is central to Norway’s sustainable future. Senture ADLS helps ensure that this future is built responsibly, balancing safety, compliance, and community acceptance.
Our system has not just been designed on paper — its performance has been demonstrated in Norway. In June 2025, we carried out a full-scale test campaign in the Hadeland and Toten region. An aircraft was flown along different approach corridors and at various altitudes to replicate realistic aviation scenarios.
Three independent detection technologies were evaluated in parallel:
All detections were processed by our QUAD analytics module, which applied the area-based logic defined in BSL E 2-1 § 7a. From there, the Local Control Unit (LCU) generated and documented all required light control commands for the wind farm’s obstruction lighting system.
The tests confirmed that our ADLS consistently detects aircraft throughout the ranges specified by Norwegian regulations. Both cooperative and non-cooperative flights triggered the correct light-on commands, while lights were suppressed whenever the airspace was clear. Every event was logged for traceability, ensuring full transparency for operators and regulators alike.
Senture ADLS — tested in Norway, compliant by design, delivered as a turn-key solution, and ready to support your wind projects.
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We develop and deliver Aircraft Detection Lighting Systems to reduce light pollution and ensure safety
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Let us help you find the right solution — request a free quote today!
We develop and deliver Aircraft Detection Lighting Systems to reduce light pollution and ensure safety
About ADLS
How It Works
Company
Resources
All rights reserved. © 2025 Senture GmbH
Let us help you find the right solution — request a free quote today!
We develop and deliver Aircraft Detection Lighting Systems to reduce light pollution and ensure safety
About ADLS
How It Works
Company
Resources
All rights reserved. © 2025 Senture GmbH
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