FODRADRunway Foreign Object, Debris Detection and Warning System

Over 66% of airport emergencies are related to Foreign Object Debris (FOD), and it is estimated that damages and delays caused by FOD total billions of dollars annually. From litter to wildlife to aircraft parts, a foreign object debris detection system effectively scans for FOD and alerts airport operators of potentially dangerous objects. Traditionally, FOD is detected through manual visual inspections, which involve personnel driving at high speeds down the runway. This method is often costly, time-consuming, and disruptive to airport operations.

HAVELSAN FODRAD specific millimeter wave radar and software combination is engineered to provide real-time threat analysis and continuous monitoring of pavement and infrastructure. This advanced FOD detection system can identify not only foreign object debris but also potential issues such as pavement cracks or changes in surface height, and the movement of in-pavement light fixtures, alerting airport operations before these become hazards. This ensures a proactive approach to flight safety and runway integrity.

Designed to function in any weather condition, FODRAD advanced radar system guarantees automatic runway monitoring and operation in extreme environments, whether it's high temperatures, high humidity, or frequent fog. It is the only runway surface management system capable of effective runway surveillance both day and night under all weather conditions. By swiftly detecting foreign objects within 2 minutes of their appearance, FODRAD enhances airport safety with audio-visual warnings to operators.

The system allows monitoring of all events from a single operational center, providing scalable solutions and full situational awareness by displaying location information and real images of detected debris on the runways for prompt corrective actions. Designed to minimize human error, FODRAD system ensures 24/7 automatic surveillance with its MM-Wave radar and optical day/night vision sensors covering every 1000 meters of runway length.