The MERLIN™ Avian Radar System is the most capable, proven and widely used bird and bat radar system available for conducting bird and bat surveys, research, mortality risk analysis, habitat and migratory studies, and for long-term and operational monitoring and mitigation of risks.
The MERLIN avian radar system provides the most proven, cost-effective, scientifically sound, and conclusive method for the collection of high-quality, statistically superior data on bird and bat movements at project sites, including wind farms, solar farms, airports, landfills and mines.
The MERLIN bird and bat tracking radar system uses technology originally developed by DeTect for the US Air Force and NASA for military aviation and space shuttle flight safety applications.
MERLIN avian bird control systems are the most advanced and proven avian radar technology available with over 250 systems delivered worldwide.
MERLIN avian bird control technology is supported by DeTect’s professional staff of experienced avian biologists and radar ornithologists that provides clients with the most experienced team of experts in remote sensing of birds and bats in the world – with specific expertise in design, construction and operation of wildlife/ bird detection radar systems for aviation safety and environmental management.
MERLIN uses state-of-the-art avian and bat radar systems with computer techniques developed specifically for detecting and tracking the unique behavioural characteristics of birds and bats to collect data continuously and automatically under a variety of conditions generating highly accurate, detailed datasets for analysis and for use in project decision-making, planning,