Chiron Aviation Consultants

Chiron Aviation Consultants specialises in Aeronautical Impact Assessments, primarily for wind and solar farm projects.

The Principal of Chiron Aviation Consultants, Ian Jennings, has extensive experience in the evaluation and assessment of the potential impacts arising from wind turbines and solar panel arrays in the vicinity of airports and air traffic routes. This includes the assessment of any impact on prescribed (ICAO Annex 14) airspace associated with published Instrument Approach Procedures and Obstacle Limitation Surfaces at certified, registered, joint user and military aerodromes.

Services offered:

• Advice on initial turbine/solar array siting in relation to airports and air routes
• Aeronautical Impact Assessments (AIA) for wind farms - includes
  • Aviation Impact Statement for Airservices Australia and Department of Defence
  • Qualitative Risk Assessment of hazards to aviation in the area
  • Obstacle Lighting Review to assess whether aviation obstacle lighting is required
• Solar Glare analysis for solar farms
• Hazardous Plume Source assessments
• Advice regarding land use and zoning near airports
• Peer reviews, for proponents, of project Aviation Impact Assessments
• Preparing expert witness statements & providing expert evidence for Planning Authorities
• Liaison with aviation, defence and maritime authorities