Radar ADLS
Dark Sky is operating several radar-based ADLS systems in Germany and has participated in worldwide radar installations. ADLS installations with radar can cover a large territory and every project is unique. Therefore, Dark Sky uses several sensor technologies and chooses the right technology for every project.
Reliable Detection Independent of Aircraft Equipment
Radar-based ADLS system are used, where a comprehensive usage of transponders by all concerning aircraft cannot be guaranteed. In these cases, a radar-based detection which is independent from the aircraft equipment, is the better and safer solution.
Dark Sky has a strong background in radar technology. Our first operating ADLS systems were based on radar. The company has developed reliable processes for deployment, installation, testing and service of radar sensors.
Today, new radar systems are requested not as frequently as transponder-based solutions. But Dark Sky and its radar suppliers are ready to realize also new ADLS projects with the reliable radar technology. Since the Langenhorn project Dark Sky has gained a lot of experience and filed several patents on radar ADLS and combinations of this technology with other detection methods.
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Uckermark
- 362 turbines
- 2x rotating pule radars (by Terma)
- Installed on lattice masts
- For ENERTRAG SE
The Uckermark project is the largest Dark Sky project in operations. The two sensors cover about 1000 km2 and new turbines are added every year. The systems were initiated by ENERTRAG but are today operated by Dark Sky.
Suedermarsch
- 117 turbines
- 2x rotating pule radars (by DeTect)
- Installed on lattice masts
- For Breitbandnetz Südermarsch
The Suedermarsch project was assembled for a local service provider and is constantly added with new turbines.
Langenhorn
- 27 turbines
- 5x fixed Phase Array FMCW x-Band Sensors (by Hensoldt)
- Installed on turbine towers
- For BLOW Befeuerung GbR
The Langenhorn project was the first German ADLS system and received permission for ADLS operation in February 2015. The system was decommissioned in 2023 and the turbines are now integrated into a larger ADLS solution in the region.
Hoort
- 16 turbines
- 1x fixed Phase Array Sensor (by Mskyeye)
- Installed on existing telecommunication mast
- For Infrastrukturgesellschaft Hoort
The Hoort projects feature a cost-optimized fixed radar sensor, which is installed outside the windfarm. The sensor covers the area of one windfarm
Dithmarschen
- 15 turbines
- 1x fixed Phase Array Sensor (by Mskyeye)
- Installed on existing building
- For several client
The Dithmarschen Project is running the same sensor setup as in Hoort, but the sensor covers a larger number of wind turbines and the systems can still be extended.
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