Norway Test Pilot

The trial began with the establishment and calibration of all three detection systems in the dedicated test zone, ensuring identical conditions for PSR, SSR, and passive Mode S/ADS-B operation. Over the course of one week, multiple helicopter passes were executed to simulate low-altitude overflights, climb-out and descent profiles, and varied approach angles. Each flight track was independently captured by the PSR radar returns, SSR transponder interrogations, and ADS-B messages. Using those tracks, the locations and timings of every potential light activation were computed, although the lights themselves remained off throughout the trial.

The central aim of the Norway Test Pilot project is to provide a robust performance demonstration of the ADLS hardware and software under real-world conditions. By isolating each detection channel, the evaluation confirms that each technology functions correctly on its own, while the exercise in simulating light control proves that, from the recorded detections, the system can reliably identify and schedule authorized light activations. The resulting dataset will form the basis of a comprehensive final report submitted to Luftfartstilsynet for technical assessment. Upon completion of the analysis, the report will include recommendations for operational deployment, parameter optimizations, and potential further scaling both within Norway and in other markets.