As a multi-hazard early warning system (MHEWS) for natural hazards affecting aviation, the ALARM project wants to raise awareness on the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. The theme this year is "Early warning", a goal for which the ALARM research team is working towards in order to contribute to the United Nations aim of … Continue reading ALARM at the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
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On 15 March 2022, a large amount of dust reached Europe. Due to a Saharan dust storm, Spain, France and Portugal were covered by sand particles with a strong impact on the population (air quality) and airports (engine maintenance). In the framework of the ALARM activity to warn of aviation risk, BIRA has developed a … Continue reading Detecting dust and ash to provide key information to aviation stakeholders