Wind farms introduce complex challenges for marine radar systems, potentially affecting vessel detection, situational awareness, and navigational safety. At Manchester Advanced Radar Services Ltd, we specialise in detailed performance modelling to evaluate these effects, ensuring that radar systems continue to operate reliably in harsh offshore environments.

Our assessments focus on turbine-induced radar interference, including turbine returns, shadowing, multiple reflections, and interactions with sea clutter. These factors can lead to ghost targets, reduced detection ranges, and tracking instability. These effects may impact both marine navigational radars and Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) radars. Through dialogue, experience and modelling techniques, we assess how these interferences manifest on radar displays and predict their potential operational impact.

We also assess the performance of RACON beacons and AIS in the presence of wind turbines, ensuring that essential navigational aids remain effective and compliant with maritime safety regulations.

Our studies, reports and presentations provide our clients and stakeholders with clear, data-driven insights and, where necessary, recommend mitigation strategies to safeguard the radar performance within these complex environments.

For tailored marine radar assessments, contact us to discuss your project requirements.