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BIRAL The BTD-300 Thunderstorm Lightning Detector

Featuring the BTD-300 Thunderstorm Detector, Biral offers a state-of-the-art solution designed to enhance safety and efficiency in aviation. This advanced thunderstorm lightning detector provides real-time monitoring, tracking thunderstorms with high accuracy to keep flights and airfield operations secure, even in severe weather conditions.

In the world of aviation, safety is paramount, and precise weather detection plays a critical role in preventing accidents and ensuring smooth operations. One product leading the way in this regard is the Aviation BTD-300 Thunderstorm Detector from Biral. Designed specifically for the aviation industry, this sophisticated device offers real-time, highly accurate storm tracking, giving pilots, air traffic controllers, and meteorologists vital data to make informed decisions.

What is the BTD-300 Thunderstorm Detector?

The BTD-300 is a state-of-the-art sensor that detects and tracks thunderstorms, providing comprehensive weather insights to improve flight safety. It uses advanced technology to pinpoint the location, intensity, and movement of thunderstorms in real-time. By integrating this system into airfields, airports, and on-board systems, aviation professionals can receive timely alerts and avoid hazardous weather conditions.

Key Features and Benefits

• Real-time Thunderstorm Detection: The BTD-300 can detect thunderstorms within a range of 100 km, with high levels of accuracy. Its ability to track storm developments as they unfold helps to avoid potential disruptions.
• High Sensitivity: It boasts excellent sensitivity, capable of identifying even weak storm activity, which allows for early warnings of potentially dangerous conditions.
• Easy Integration: The detector is designed for seamless integration with existing airfield systems, enhancing its value without requiring major infrastructure overhauls.
• Enhanced Safety: By giving pilots and ground crews up-to-date data on storm locations and intensities, the BTD-300 helps avoid dangerous flight paths and ensures that aviation operations can continue safely even in severe weather.
• Cost-Effective: While offering high-end storm detection capabilities, the BTD-300 is designed to be a cost-effective solution for airports of all sizes, providing maximum safety without excessive operational expenses.

Why Is It So Important?

Thunderstorms pose one of the most significant weather-related risks to aviation. Not only do they create severe turbulence, but they can also impact visibility, aircraft performance, and navigation systems. The BTD-300 empowers aviation professionals by providing detailed and actionable data to mitigate these risks. Its ability to monitor and track storms over large areas means that storm-related delays, diversions, and cancellations can be minimised, leading to smoother operations and improved passenger safety.

With increasing air traffic and changing weather patterns, tools like the BTD-300 are more essential than ever in maintaining safety standards across the aviation sector. By investing in cutting-edge weather monitoring technology, airports and airlines can stay ahead of potential threats and ensure that every flight operates under the safest conditions possible.

The Biral Aviation BTD-300 Thunderstorm Lightning Detector is a crucial tool for modernising airfield weather systems. With its precise storm detection capabilities, high sensitivity, and ease of integration, it offers a powerful solution for improving aviation safety. As the aviation industry continues to prioritise safety, products like the BTD-300 play an invaluable role in reducing weather-related risks and ensuring smooth, safe flights for all.

This aircraft was developed and manufactured by Lockheed Corporation for maritime surveillance and was extensively used by many countries. The P-3C Orion is designed as an anti-submarine and maritime surveillance aircraft.

The data originates from the official website of the Republic of China Air Force.

https://air.mnd.gov.tw/EN/Weapon/Weapon_List.aspx

The data originates from the official website of the Republic of China Air Force.

https://air.mnd.gov.tw/EN/Weapon/Weapon_List.aspx

The ROCAF procured a few T-34C from the USA in 1985, and were transferred to the Air Force Academy in May of the same year as equipment for the basic training of air force pilots.

The data originates from the official website of the Republic of China Air Force.

https://air.mnd.gov.tw/EN/Weapon/Weapon_List.aspx

The Dassault Mirage 2000-5 is a state-of-the-art well-equipped multi-role jet fighter manufactured by Dassault Aviation of France. The ROCAF procured 60 Dassault Mirage 2000-5 from Dassault Mirage at the end of 1992, which made the ROC the first nation deploying this type of advanced jet fighter. France and other countries started to procure the same fighter later.

The data originates from the official website of the Republic of China Air Force.

https://air.mnd.gov.tw/EN/Weapon/Weapon_List.aspx

The ROCAF started to procure the F-16 since 1992 with the deployment of the fighters from April 1997 onward. The F-16 is a multi-role all-weather fighter capable of performing air-to-air and air-to-ground combat, and has been in the line of duty since March 1998.

The data originates from the official website of the Republic of China Air Force.

https://air.mnd.gov.tw/EN/Weapon/Weapon_List.aspx

為美國洛克希德公司設計生產海上巡邏機，已被世界許多國家所採用，主要用途是作為海上巡邏和偵察與反潛作戰。

資料來源自 中華民國空軍官方網站 https://air.mnd.gov.tw/TW/Weapon/Weapon_List.aspx?CID=55

為我航空發展中心自行研製成功的高級噴射戰鬥教練機。於民國七十三年出廠，性能極為優越。現已製造生產該型機，做為學生高級飛行訓練。

資料來源自 中華民國空軍官方網站 https://air.mnd.gov.tw/TW/Weapon/Weapon_List.aspx?CID=55