AGI IRVR Runway Visual Range AGIVIS CAT III Forward Scatter System

Product catalog summary

Introduction
AGI has over 20 years of experience in designing and manufacturing airport meteorological systems. Their AGIVIS 2000 Transmissometer-based Runway Visual Range (RVR) system is widely used in major UK airports. As air traffic demand increases, the AGIVIS CAT III FSM system offers a cost-effective solution to automate runway visibility measurements, replacing manual methods that can become bottlenecks.

System Overview
The AGIVIS CAT III FSM System is composed of three main subsystems: the Forward Scatter sensor, the Field Site Electronics Unit (FSEU), and the Field Site Processor system. This system is designed to provide reliable and accurate visibility data, crucial for airport operations.

Forward Scatter Sensor
The sensor uses a 45-degree measurement angle with horizontal alignment, ensuring undisturbed sample volume regardless of weather conditions. It includes a no-dew window heater and an optional hood heater for extreme weather protection. The sensor continuously monitors the viewing window for contamination, indicating when cleaning is needed. It also offers present weather measurement using a backscatter sensor on the VPF 730.

Field Site Processor System
This system acts as the hub, processing data from the runway lighting system, sensor data, and background luminance monitor to calculate RVR values. These values are displayed on customizable AGI multi-purpose color displays, which can also show additional parameters like runway direction and ILS status.

Reliability and Maintenance
The system includes self-monitoring software routines that continuously check performance, with alerts displayed in an easily understood format. Designed for high reliability, any system failures can be quickly addressed with minimal downtime.

Specifications
- Visibility Measurement: 10m to 75km
- Accuracy: ± 2%
- Optical Scattering Angle: 45º
- Operating Temperature: -40 to +50°C
- Humidity: 0 – 100% RH
The system meets CAP 670 and ICAO requirements for RVR measurement.

Features & Benefits
- Forward scatter visibility sensor
- Rugged, field-proven sensor design
- Low maintenance and high reliability

Contact Information
For more information or bespoke design services, contact AGI at +44 (0)1202 689 099 or [email protected].

Catalog excerpts

AGI IRVR Runway Visual Range AGIVIS CAT III Forward Scatter System-1

CIVIL AIRPORT Runway Visual Range AGIVIS CAT III Forward Scatter System Airport Equipment Tailored To Your Needs Trusted by airports worldwide Modular design Field proven AGI has designed and manufactured airport meteorological systems for over 20 years. Many of the major UK airports use the AGIVIS 2000 Transmissometer based Runway Visual Range (RVR) system. Compact rugged construction As the demand for air traffic increases and regional airports expand their capacity, existing manual runway visibility methods can become a bottleneck. The AGIVIS CAT III FSM system is a cost effective way to automate this measurement.

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AGIVIS CAT III FSM SYSTEM FEATURES & BENEFITS The Forward Scatter sensor has proved its measurement capability in many world wide independent tests and is field proven for well over 10 years. The sensor design uses a 45 degree measurement angle with a horizontal alignment. Its design also ensures that the sample volume area is undisturbed, regardless of wind direction and precipitation conditions. A no dew window heater is fitted as standard with an optional hood heater to protect the sensor against weather extremes. To ensure trouble free operation the sensor continuously monitors the viewing...

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