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The FAA Circular
The FAA have published an Advisory Circular (AC 150/5220-24) on FOD detection equipment. This means that some of the cost of a FOD detection system is now eligible for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) funding.
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Feature article: System Deployment
When considering a FOD detection system thought has to be given to where the system can be deployed on the airfield. In this article we use an example to show how the Tarsier and iFerret systems could be deployed at Hartsfield–Jackson, the busiest airport in the US Read more
Expertise
My name is Mark Evans. For the last 5 years I’ve worked at the forefront of the FOD detection industry. Initially performing Site Design for QinetiQ’s Tarsier FOD detection system, I later became Tarsier Development Project Manager, and then Tarsier Product Manager. Read more.
Services
There are several FOD detection systems currently available on the market. They are all innovative and technically complex, and each one has unique features. In my role as a consultant I can advise clients considering the purchase of a system about the technical and functional differences between systems, and can explain how these affect their capabilities. Read more.
Benefits
The main benefits of using my services are simple; savings in time and money. By taking advantage of my experience and expertise my clients are able to reduce the time it takes to investigate and differentiate candidate FOD detection systems, to obtain a clear understanding of how they operate, and to make an informed decision.
