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Automatic Runway Debris Detection
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Tarsier: Supporting safe, high capacity, efficient airport operations.

Tarsier automatically detects FOD, birds and wildlife, metal, glass and plastic, even cellophane and card. With unique radar signal processing, Tarsier can pinpoint a bolt-size object anywhere on the runway.

Whatever the weather or visibility, Tarsier sweeps every minute. Any threat is located to within 3 metres.

Tarsier improves efficiency. It reduces aircraft damage. It may even save lives.
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Safety and Capacity * > Safety and Capacity
Airports need to maintain full use of existing capacity, increasing where possible to meet future traffic demands, whilst meeting safety needs of all stakeholders.
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The solution * > The solution
Tarsier automatically detects and locates FOD as small as a 2 inch bolt, on airport runways to an accuracy of 3 metres. It is the only proven FOD detection system in the world.
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Smart thinking * > Ease of use
All Tarsier functionality is delivered to the operator through a simple and intuitive user interface, which requires no radar knowledge or expertise.
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All Tarsier literature has been translated in to a number of languages.
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