Visit us & see a 2008 model
MERLIN Avian Radar
System
on display at
WINDPOWER 2008
in
Houston, Texas, USA
June 1-4, Booth 117
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 DeTect, Inc. specializes in remote sensing technologies and systems for aviation safety, avian survey & monitoring, airspace & ground security, weather detection and wind measurement supporting projects worldwide. DeTect is the world leader in development, deployment and support of radar systems for aircraft birdstrike avoidance, avian risk assessment and migratory research. The company is a U.S. corporation (Florida) headquartered in Panama City, Florida, USA with divisional offices in Colorado, Kentucky and Virginia and representative offices worldwide.
 DeTect professionals have proven track records in delivering cost-effective, workable solutions for high profile, diverse, complex projects offering the highest level of service and support. DeTect customers include the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Air National Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), U. S. Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the Government of the United Kingdom, the Government of Canada, major airports, and industries worldwide. The company has supported projects in throughout the U.S. and Canada, and in the United Kingdom, Europe, Africa and Asia.
 DeTect products include:
 Aircraft Birdstrike Avoidance Radars- Avian Survey & Monitoring Radars
- Airspace & Ground Perimeter Security Radars
- Aircraft Detection & Surveillance Radars
- NEXRAD Environmental Data Products
- Radar Wind Profilers
- Weather Radars
- Visibility Sensors
- Lightning detectors
DeTect services include:
- Bird-Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Management
- Airfield & Industrial Bird & Wildlife Control
- Wind Energy Project Bird & Bat Impact Assessment & Risk Mitigation
- Radar System Solutions Engineering, Design & Development
- Environmental Planning & Analysis (NEPA) support
- Avian Radar Survey & Risk Assessment
- Data Analysis & Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Staff & Facility Resources:
 Professional staff resources include experienced engineers, scientists, biologists, and planners that are experts in remote sensing, radar engineering, system integration and environmental management. Our specialized expertise in BASH management includes a unique combination of top radar ornithologists, biologists, engineers, and programmers that provide DeTect clients with the most experienced team of experts in remote sensing of birds and bats in the world - with specific expertise in design, construction and operation of bird/wildlife detection systems for aviation safety and environmental management.
Facility resources include over 26,000 square feet of office, laboratory and manufacturing space in Florida and Colorado to support design, development, assembly and testing of radar systems. Research resources include radar test sites in Florida and Colorado for components and software development, testing and calibration. The Florida test facility is located at the end  of the Panama City International Airport (IAP) runway that provides a “real world” test environment for the company's aviation products. DeTect radar systems are built to industrial and military (MILSPEC) standards and incorporate commercial-off-the shelf (COTS) components where possible in order to offer its customers lowered cost of acquisition, lower cost of ownership and ongoing technology insertion and upgrade opportunities over the life of the system.
Experience
DeTect systems have been deployed at facilities and projects worldwide with a proven record of exceptional performance, reliability and operability and over 100,000 hours of operating experience (click location on map below for information on each radar installation). The USAF has purchased six MERLIN systems to date based on a documented record of reducing aircraft-birdstrike damage and NASA, after evaluation of technologies, selected DeTect's MERLIN system to support space shuttle launch safety.
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Bird activity map for the continental US for the past 24 hours
(processed data from the US NEXRAD radar sensor network)
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May 5 , 2008 - Updated AHAS website released: USAF contractors, DeTect and AET, have released an upgraded version of the U.S. Avian Hazard System (AHAS) website with new page layouts, functionality and user interfaces that includes an option for real-time Google Earth GIS-based imagery of current birdstrike risk for US military flight routes training ranges, MOAs and LATNAs. The AHAS system is located in DeTect's Panama City facility and DeTect provides on-going 24-7 system operation and support, that includes on-going development of and enhancements to the technology that support US military flight safety for the continental U.S. The AHAS website is available on line at www.usahas.com
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April 22, 2008 Expanded equipment lease options now available: DeTect has concluded a leasing arrangement with an international equipment leasing company, the Vision Financial Group (www.vfgusa.com), to provide long-term lease and lease/purchase of its MERLIN, HARRIER and RAPTOR products. This partnership provides DeTect’s clients with expanded financing options for equipment acquisition that include operating and capital equipment leases at very competitive rates. For additional information, contact gary.andrews@detect-inc.com
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April 2, 2008 - NASA orders second MERLIN Avian Radar System for the Kennedy Space Center: The system will be used to provide expanded detection and tracking of hazardous bird activity during launches of the space shuttle. (MORE)
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March 31, 2008 - NOAA selects DeTect's RAPTOR technology for US wind profiler network: The US US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NAtional weather Service (NWS) has awarded a contract to the Honeywell-DeTect team for RAPTOR Radar Wind Profiler system technology to upgrade the national wind profiler network. (MORE)
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March 17, 2008 - Tetra Tech orders MERLIN Avian Radar System: Tetra Tech, Inc., a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide has ordered a MERLIN XS1030ex Avian Radar System for its US Wind Energy Services group in Portland, Maine. The system will be used to support wind energy avian and bat surveys and risk assessments for wind farm projects throughout North America. Tetra Tech is a $1.5 billion consulting and engineering services firm with offices worldwide (see www.tetratech.com).
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March 3, 2008 - MERLIN system ordered for the Payne Mountain Windfarm: A New York based investment group has purchased a MERLIN XS1030e Avian Radar System for pre-construction avian survey of the proposed Payne Mountain Windfarm to be located in Mills County, Texas. The system will be installed in April 2008 and will collect 24-7 data on bird and bat activity at the site for the next year. DeTect will provide system start-up, operations, data processing and analysis services working with the owner's environmental consultant, Pandion Systems, Inc.
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February 20, 2008 - DeTect delivers MERLIN Avian Radar System for the Plum Island Offshore Wind Park: DeTect has delivered a MERLIN Avian Radar System ordered by Winergy LLC to be used to conduct a 2 year avian study at the first US offshore wind farm.
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January 14, 2008 - New Offices for DeTect's Meteorological Systems Group: DeTect's Meteorological Groups has moved to a new facility located at 1820-D Delaware Place in Longmont, Colorado. The facility includes expanded office, manufacturing and test space to support on-going development, manufacturing and delivery of RAPTOR Radar Wind Profiler systems.
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December 17, 2007 - Jackson Municipal Airport Authority awards DeTect BASH Assessment Contract: The Jackson Municipal Airport has selected DeTect to conduct an airport wildlife hazard assessment and to develop a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan in accordance with US FAA requirements. The work will be directed by a staff FAA-qualified Airport Biologist and will address bird-aircraft strike risk as well as other wildlife issues at the airport.
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November 28, 2007 - University of Puerto Rico Orders Weather Radar: The University of Puerto Rico Research & Development Center has ordered an X-band weather radar and digital interface from DeTect to support its meteorological research under the CASA program. DeTect will provide integration and operational support to the University for the system.
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November 13, 2007 - Central Wisconsin Airport Order HARRIER System: The Central Wisconsin Airport has ordered a HARRIER Airspace Surveillance Radar system. The airport is a joint venture of Marathon and Portage Counties of Wisconsin and supports central Wisconsin with flights to Minneapolis, Chicago, Detroit and Milwaukee. The HARRIER system will replace and upgrade a system originally installed in the early 1990's.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EMAIL TO inquiry@detect-inc.com
DeTect is a Principal Member of the
US
National Science Foundation Engineering
Center Collaborative for Adaptive
Sensing of the Atmosphere
:
http://www.casa.umass.edu/
DeTect is a Corporate Member of the
Association of Hydro-Meteorological
Equipment Industry
http://www.hydrometeoindustry.org/
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