SAMPLE PROJECT - WAM SYSTEM POWER
PROJECT
Multilateration (WAM) System
Parsons FAA
Juneau Wide Area
CUSTOMER
Nasittuq Corporation, Ottawa, Ontario
DESCRIPTION
As part of its support contract with the FAA, Parsons-FAA is upgrading the navigation systems in
the Alaska flight corridor. The Wide Area Multilateration System (WAM) is an enhanced radar system
with multiple sites throughout the corridor. One of the Juneau sites for the WAM is located on a remote
mountaintop south of the city, with no access to utility power. The site is subject to extreme environmental
conditions, including high winds (130 mph) and heavy icing / hoarfrost conditions.
As a result of a competitive tender, Mechron personnel were involved in providing the hybrid PV / propane generator
power system to support the installation. Because of the requirement for helicopter lift to the site, the buildings
selected were modular and capable of being assembled on site. Based on the success of the Juneau site,
the remaining sites in the flight corridor system were also upgraded.
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