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Data Sheet - MERLIN Aircraft Birdstrike Avoidance Radar systems

Data Sheet - MERLIN Aircraft Birdstrike Avoidance Radar systems

Data Sheet - MERLIN Aircraft Birdstrike Avoidance Radar systems

Product catalog summary
Summary Specifications
The MERLIN Aircraft Birdstrike Avoidance Radar is a widely used and tested system with over 140 units globally. It is the only system used for real-time birdstrike avoidance by air traffic controllers, designed for 24/7 operation with high reliability and low maintenance.
Model and Application
The system is suitable for commercial airports and military airfields, offering real-time aircraft-bird strike avoidance. It is available in mobile and fixed designs, fully self-contained with all necessary hardware and software.
Sensors and Operation
The system includes 200w Horizontal Surveillance Radar (HSR) and Vertical Scanning Radar (VSR), providing 3D coverage with dedicated runway and 360-degree airport surveillance. It operates in all weather conditions and uses Doppler processing for superior detection.
Operating Range and Power
HSR covers 2-8 miles with 360-degree surveillance, while VSR covers 1-3 miles into runway corridors. The system requires 110/220 vAC power with UPS backup and optional diesel generator support.
Network and Display
MERLIN supports TCPIP for multi-user remote access and real-time display. It offers real-time web-based displays of bird activity, automatic risk assessments, and mobile display capabilities for bird control units.
Advanced Features
The system includes clutter suppression, Doppler processing, and bird mass filtering to eliminate false alerts. It uses military-grade algorithms for bird detection and tracking, with an automatic SQL data system for report generation.
Proven Technology
MERLIN is a proven technology used by commercial airports, the US Air Force, Navy, and NASA. It offers complete design, installation, and long-term support with a full warranty and performance guarantee.
Unique Benefits
MERLIN provides real-time alerts with precise positional and altitude data, supporting air traffic control and bird control units with customizable displays and automatic strike risk alerts.
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Data Sheet - MERLIN Aircraft Birdstrike Avoidance Radar systems-1

Technical Data Sheet MERLIN Aircraft Birdstrike Avoidance Radars SUMMARY SPECIFICATIONS subject to change without notice Industrial series for commercial airports and military airfields Real-time aircraft-bird strike avoidance Mobile and fixed designs, fully self-contained with all system hardware, software and integration included 200w Horizontal Surveillance Radar (HSR, simultaneous dual range); 200w Vertical Scanning Radar (VSR); Synchronized all solid-state sensors with 50,000 hour MTBF; All weather bird detection (HSR & VSR S-band frequency); Dopplerized HSR for superior detection in high clutter environments ABOVE: MERLIN Aircraft Birdstrike Avoidance Radar system installation at the Warsaw, Poland airport. BELOW: MERLIN systems are also available in fixed, fully self-contained skid package units (MERLIN SS200d HSR sensor installation at US Air Force Whiteman AFB, Missouri USA.) 3D coverage with dedicated coverage of runway flight corridors and secondary 360 degree surveillance around airport Operating Range: HSR: 2-8 miles, 360 degrees 3D airspace surveillance around the airport with 24 degree detection from surface to above 15,000 ft VSR: 1-3 miles into runway corridors with 24 degree beam width and detection from surface to 15,000 ft Power: 110/220 vAC, 60/30 amps service with UPS back-up & power conditioning (30 minutes) & optional auto-start single or dual 6 kW diesel generator & fuel tank to support 10-20 days 24-7 operation TCPIP supports multi-user web remote real-time system display, control & data access via fiber optic, wireless or cellular •The most widely used & tested bird radar system with over 140 units operating worldwide in aviation safety & bird control. •The only system in use for real time, tactical operational birdstrike avoidance by air traffic controllers. •Engineered & manufactured for dependable 24-7 operation with high reliability & low maintenance. Offices in: Florida • Colorado • Washington D.C. • Montreal • London Copyright 2015, DeTect, Inc., All righ

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Technical Data Sheet AIRCRAFT BIRDSTRIKE AVOIDANCE RADAR DeTect’s MERLIN Aircraft Birdstrike Avoidance Radar system is the most advanced, proven and widely used bird radar technology available for real-time detection, tracking and warning of hazardous bird activity at commercial airports, military airfields, military training and bombing ranges. The MERLIN bird radar is proven, production model technology with over 140 systems currently operating at sites worldwide in aviation safety and bird control applications with documented results in reducing birdstrikes and aircraft damage and delay costs....

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