This type of radar is capable of detecting volcanic ash

Britain's EasyJet recently said it has successfully tested a radar called 'AVOID' capable of detecting volcanic ash.

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Developed in collaboration with Nicarina Aviation, the radar will help pilots avoid volcanic ash clouds like the ash cloud that has caused many airports to shut down. last year.

The system allows pilots to observe volcanic ash clouds at a distance of 100 km, which will help them predict the presence of these clouds and change the orbits.

According to EasyJet, if the radar is installed earlier, it will avoid most cancellations due to Icelandic eruption of Eyjafjallajokull volcano. This eruption has led to Europe's longest airspace being closed for the longest time since World War II.

It is expected that the technology will be equipped for the aircraft before summer next year to cope with the eruption of the Katla volcano, one of Iceland's largest volcanoes that is forecast to be operational for the first time. since 1918.