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Airplanes. A radar system from Airbus DS prevents collisions with wind turbines

Munich, Germany - Spexer 500 AC triggers beacon lights and warns pilots

Airbus Defence and Space has developed a new radar system, which is intended to prevent aircraft from colliding with wind turbines. This radar named “Spexer 500 AC” (AC = Anti-Collision) warns pilots about possible collisions by detecting approaching flying objects at an early stage and by switching on the beacon system. This radar will be integrated on an exclusive basis into the “Airspex” beacon...

fra/pec - 1165058
Rome, Italy, 12/19/2014 20:04
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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