Radar technology can solve wind energy aviation issues

Aviation constraints are a huge issue for the wind industry. According to Renewable UK, for example, half of all wind farm developments in the UK will face objections from aviation stakeholders on the grounds of radar interference, obstruction or impact to low flying. However, a new radar technology could help solve some of these problems.

Cambridge Airport in the south-east of England has signed a deal to use so-called 3D holographic radar