NRG Systems

Key Take-Aways:

• NRG Systems has used lidar technology to improve wind measurements, providing greater accuracy and real-time understanding of the state of the atmosphere.
• Their ZX-300 offers reliable data collection, even in calm environments.
• The lidar has been deployed at the Washington-Warren Airport as part of an Advanced Air Mobility proof of concept and a case study, potentially reducing operator pain points and supporting future operational BVLOS drone flight.

Routinely in aviation forecasting, capturing an accurate state of the vertical wind profile has been a challenge, especially in producing micro-scale (under 1km in scale) details within the boundary layer. The introduction of emerging technologies within the meteorological sector such as lidar has led to a reduction in uncertainty, an increase in lead-time awareness of hazards, and an increased real-time understanding of the state of the atmosphere.

NRG Systems has spent decades perfecting its technology for wind measurements and has become a name synonymous with wind resource intelligence across the globe. The company is the only wind lidar expert based in North America and has over 10 years of experience selling and servicing this technology. NRG offers a variety of complete Lidar solutions, rooted in the ZX 300 hardware platform, and includes remote power supplies, repair and validation services, and field and data services.

The ZX 300 Wind Lidar is a top-of-the-line vertical wind profiler that captures 1-second real-time wind measurements within the lowest 300m of the atmosphere. The focus on the lower atmosphere assures that there is a high reliability and data sensitivity, even in “clear air” and calm environments.

The ZX-300 has been deployed at the Washington-Warren Airport in North Carolina as part of an ongoing Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) “living lab” network of sensors. The creation of the sensor network at the airport can potentially show that traditional operator pain points are alleviated or reduced because of increased low-altitude data reliability and validation. The upcoming ASTM F38 Weather Standard has prioritized the need for an extensive low-altitude observation network to support future operational BVLOS drone flight. The test-bed site provides a proof of concept that can help inspire future investment and a case study for reference.

To learn more about how NRG-Systems, Inc is integrating itself with the ongoing UAS effort at Washington-Warren Airport: https://www.nrgsystems.com/blog/washington-warren-airport-further-solidifies-its-presence-as-a-uas-center-of-excellence-thanks-to-zx-300-lidar-from-nrg-systems/