Charging ahead

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Powervamp Ltd. has introduced a new integrated line of weather-proof ground power units (GPUs) for helicopters. The new GPUs are complete modifications of the company's original units, and are derivatives of the company's range of powerful, versatile mains-powered chargers. Powervamp's Richard Roller said that the GPUs are able to start a broad selection of aircraft, from the smallest single-engine helicopter or light aircraft to larger turboprop and turbofan engines on corporate jets. The line, which includes a 110- to 230-VAC petrol-powered generator system, is also usable as ground power supports for avionics checks, ancillary equipment and for high current systems during crew training.

United Kingdom, Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing, Aircraft Power Generators, Electric generators, Aircraft electric equipment, Article, Powervamp Ltd.

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Hellas protects helos

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Dornier GmbH of Friedrichshafen, Germany, has developed a laser-based obstacle warning system called Hellas. The system works by putting out signals and receiving echoes reflected from obstacles to gather data such as shape, size, bearing and distance. The laser transmitter is eye-safe and works in the near-IR range of 1.54 micrometer, with an output power of 4 kW and a pulse duration of 5 nanoseconds.

Germany, Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, Airborne Search & Detect Radar, Dornier GmbH, Search radar, Airborne radar

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