FODetect
Automated Foreign Object Debris Detection System
Ideally positioned - The SDUs are integrated into elevated runway or taxiway edge lights infrastructure, converting them into smart edge lights, or a separate infrastructure may be used. The SDUs' location is optimal for meeting the demanding requirements of detecting small FOD in challenging weather conditions, while utilizing existing power and data infrastructure to minimize installation costs.
Dual technology - The SDU combines a millimeter-wave radar sensor and an optic sensor with NIR illumination, running Xsight’s advanced image processing software. The SDU includes a powerful local processing unit connected to the system server and operator interface.
Close-range detection - Each SDU scans a portion of the runway and analyzes the data locally to detect foreign objects. In cases of positive detection, the FODetect operator receives an audio and visual alert.
FOD visualization - FODetect's user interface allows the operator real-time interrogation, visualization and approval of detected FODs. The UI provides the operator precise location and size of detected debris. The SDU includes a built-in laser pointer for highlighting FOD locations for efficient removal at night.
High-speed, high resolution - FODetect multi-sensor deployment guarantees complete and effective coverage, scanning the entire airport’s runway/taxiway surfaces in as little as 30 seconds and providing detection resolution down to the size of an aircraft rivet.
FODetect Highlights
- Automatic scanning of runways and airport surfaces
- Dual technology – 77GHz Radar and Optic Sensor
- High resolution detection capability
- Fast detection of FODs – between runway movements
- Zero runway false alarms - video interface for operator FOD approval
- FOD source identification and documentation
- Scalable solution - hot spots to entire runway
- Full runway visual coverage for situational awareness
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The FODetect Process
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Scan and detect
Each SDU continuously scans a section of the runway using radar and advanced image processing technologies.
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Alert
Upon FOD detection, an audio visual alarm is raised at the operator console showing the FOD's location.
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Interrogate and classify
An operator views a high resolution images and receives FOD physical data (size, location) supporting a decision to take action.
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Remove
An operations vehicle is sent to clear the FOD. GPS coordinates and laser assist in efficient removal.
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Document and Tag
FOD data and actual images are archived and FOD is tagged.
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FODetect Applications
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Runways and taxiways
FODetect's distributed system design allows efficient coverage of entire runways.
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Intersections
Intersections and other FOD hotspots can be covered locally using FODspot
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FOD Source Ascription
FOD-ID
provides information on the vehicle or source that dropped the FOD, allowing the airport to alert any aircraft that may have mechanical or tire damage, and allows identification and resolution of other FOD sources
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Military
Military airports have unique requirements regarding FOD. Mounting or removal of external payloads and low engine position make military aircraft more prone to small and other FODs.
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Surveillance
Each SDU can be individually controlled and aimed at points on or off the runway including towards the airport perimeter providing the operations and air traffic controls an unobstructed close range view of the runways and surroundings providing full control and awareness of these areas.
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Wildlife
FODetect detects wildlife that is static on the runway and provides a high resolution color image allowing identification of the species to support airport wildlife deterring teams and tracking of incidents and habits.
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