Airport Security

For many years radar has been used in airports to monitor the movement of aircraft on the ground. These systems usually consist of a single large radar mounted on a tower that provides coverage of the whole airfield. Unfortunately this approach can leave large areas uncovered as buildings and other structures will shadow the radar signal. The location of the radar tower is also constrained by airport regulations due to its height.

The relatively low cost and compact size of Navtech radar systems permits the installation of several units throughout the airfield. Thus enabling complete coverage of all areas of the airfield whilst avoiding shadowing from buildings or other structures.