London Oxford to install Thales radar system ready for the Olympics

Posted by John McHaleLONDON 20 May 2011. During the Olympics this summer England's London Oxford Airport will be equipped with a new radar systems from Thales UK. The Thales solid state STAR 2000 primary radar system consists of a primary and secondary (Mode-S, MSSR) surveillance radar system. NATS officials will manage the program. Challenges created by large wind turbines are mitigated by the system through enhanced visibility.