Wind farms have nighttime lighting that alerts aircraft to obstructions, either by flashing continuously or by turning on when an aircraft is detected nearby (referred to as aircraft detection lighting system (ADLS). This project will test whether the use of an ADLS can minimize bat fatalities at wind energy facilities by illuminating aviation lighting only when necessary to reduce attraction to wind facilities when bats are migrating.

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Federal Agency: Department of Energy

Category: Project