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IMAGING ARRAY FOR BIRD OR BAT DETECTION AND IDENTIFICATION

An automated system for mitigating risk from a wind farm. The automated system may include an array of a plurality of image capturing devices independently mounted in a wind farm. The array may include a plurality of low resolution cameras and at least one high resolution camera. The plurality of low resolution cameras may be interconnected and may detect a spherical field surrounding the wind farm. A server is in communication with the array of image capturing devices. The server may automatically analyze images to classify an airborne object captured by the array of image capturing devices in response to receiving the images.

Avian Detection Systems and Methods

Provided herein are detection systems and related for detecting moving objects in an airspace surrounding the detection system. In an aspect, the moving object is a flying animal and the detection system comprises a first imager and a second imager that determines position of the moving object and for moving objects within a user selected distance from the system the system determines whether the moving object is a flying animal, such as a bird or bat. The systems and methods are compatible with wind turbines to identify avian(s) of interest in airspace around wind turbines and, if necessary, take action to minimize avian strike by a wind turbine blade.

Avian Detection Systems and Methods

Provided herein are detection systems and related for detecting moving objects in an airspace surrounding the detection system. In an aspect, the moving object is a flying animal and the detection system comprises a first imager and a second imager that determines position of the moving object and for moving objects within a user selected distance from the system the system determines whether the moving object is a flying animal, such as a bird or bat. The systems and methods are compatible with wind turbines to identify avian(s) of interest in airspace around wind turbines and, if necessary, take action to minimize avian strike by a wind turbine blade.

Wind turbine having an identity marker arrangement

A wind turbine ID marker arrangement to enable a wind turbine installation to be identified from the air, the ID marker arrangement comprising a display surface to which a pattern of tiles are removably attached.

Wind turbine having an identity marker arrangement

A wind turbine ID marker arrangement to enable a wind turbine installation to be identified from the air, the ID marker arrangement comprising a display surface to which a pattern of tiles are removably attached.

AVIAN COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD
20190307117 · 2019-10-10 ·

An avian collision avoidance system utilizing a lighting system and a power source. The lighting system is able to focus on a power line, or power lines, or other structure such as a wind turbine or cell tower, to provide illumination visible to avian populations. The power source may generate power by any means necessary, may store power and may supply power to the lighting system. The lighting system will provide a light source in a desired wavelength to accommodate both humans and birds as necessary.

AVIAN COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD
20190307117 · 2019-10-10 ·

An avian collision avoidance system utilizing a lighting system and a power source. The lighting system is able to focus on a power line, or power lines, or other structure such as a wind turbine or cell tower, to provide illumination visible to avian populations. The power source may generate power by any means necessary, may store power and may supply power to the lighting system. The lighting system will provide a light source in a desired wavelength to accommodate both humans and birds as necessary.

WIND FARM AIRCRAFT BEACON SYSTEM AND WIND FARM HAVING SAID SYSTEM AS WELL AS METHOD FOR PROVIDING A WIND FARM WITH A BEACON
20190257293 · 2019-08-22 ·

A wind farm aircraft beacon system and also to a wind farm with such a wind farm aircraft beacon system and to a method for beaconing a wind farm. A plurality of aircraft beacon devices and also at least one camera for receiving images and an evaluation device for detecting flying object positions. The evaluation device detects flying object positions by evaluating the camera data, in particular images recorded. Furthermore, the wind farm aircraft beacon system comprises a switching device for switching on or off at least one of the aircraft beacon devices in dependence on the flying object positions detected by the evaluation device.

WIND FARM AIRCRAFT BEACON SYSTEM AND WIND FARM HAVING SAID SYSTEM AS WELL AS METHOD FOR PROVIDING A WIND FARM WITH A BEACON
20190257293 · 2019-08-22 ·

A wind farm aircraft beacon system and also to a wind farm with such a wind farm aircraft beacon system and to a method for beaconing a wind farm. A plurality of aircraft beacon devices and also at least one camera for receiving images and an evaluation device for detecting flying object positions. The evaluation device detects flying object positions by evaluating the camera data, in particular images recorded. Furthermore, the wind farm aircraft beacon system comprises a switching device for switching on or off at least one of the aircraft beacon devices in dependence on the flying object positions detected by the evaluation device.

LIGHT GUIDE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A TOWER THEREWITH
20190235158 · 2019-08-01 ·

A light guide assembly for a tower, in particular for a wind turbine tower, including a light guide casing arranged to extend substantially through a tower wall, wherein a first end of the light guide casing is provided with a light source, and a second end of the light guide casing is configured for emitting light to an area surrounding the tower.