The system is designed to detect volcanic ash up to a 100 kilometer range, allowing sufficient time to avoid the affected area
Elbit Systems and Nicarnica Aviation achieved a significant milestone by successfully performing ground trials, demonstrating detection of volcanic ash using the ClearVision EVS system. The Enhanced Vision System (EVS), that was modified to incorporate ash detection capability, is one of a kind in the market.
During the conducted trials, the system demonstrated unprecedented volcanic ash detection capability. The trial findings verify that the final product will achieve a successful detection at a range of 100 kilometers in sufficient time to allow pilots to avoid the no-fly zone affected by the presence of volcanic ash. The groundbreaking modified design was funded by the Eurostars™ program.
Elbit Systems and Nicarnica’s technologies enhance operational efficiency, reduce maintenance costs and prevent delays in the flight schedules of commercial airlines caused by adverse ambient flight conditions.
Notes to Editors:
In June 2015 Elbit Systems and Nicarnica’s cooperation on volcanic ash detection, was approved by the Eurostars™ program using Elbit’s ClearVision™ Enhanced Vision System (EVS) with Nicarnica’s volcanic algorithms. The funding of the project is supported by Eurostars, the Norwegian Research Council (NRC) and the Israeli Chief Scientist (OCS).
Nicarnica has developed a breakthrough technology; AVOID (Airborne Volcanic Object Imaging Detector) to detect volcanic ash in the atmosphere up to100 kilometers ahead of an aircraft, providing pilots sufficient time to safely take evasive action. Implementing the technology into ClearVision EVS will enable customers to achieve additional critical functionality without extra equipment.
About Nicarnica Aviation
Nicarnica Aviation is a Norwegian company specializing in infrared and ultraviolet remote sensing technologies. The company focuses on the detection of volcanic ash from ground based and airborne sensors and is able to offer a number of solutions relating to volcanic hazards. The company also offers products for a range of applications for the improvement of airport safety and efficiency. Formed in 2010 as a spin off from the Norwegian Institute for Air Research (NILU), Nicarnica Aviation AS is a relatively young company with a small but highly skilled team of scientists and engineers. The company’s cutting edge technologies are a result of the company focus on research and development, enabling it to remain the leaders in the field. Together with our partners we are able to reach international markets and continue to improve and expand our solutions.
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