Dehumidifiers ensure operational safety in air traffic control

High humidity and salty air threatened sensitive electronic equipment

At Fuerteventura Airport, Enaire faced a significant challenge due to the airport’s proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, where consistently high humidity and salty air threatened the functionality of sensitive electronic equipment in the radar and navigation systems. Excessive humidity can lead to malfunctions, corrosion, and cable damage, which jeopardise the operational reliability of air traffic control systems. In environments where humidity levels exceed 50%, critical components become vulnerable to oxidation and corrosion, potentially compromising flight safety. To prevent such risks, maintaining optimal humidity levels in control towers is essential for ensuring the safety of air traffic operations.

Creating a stable environment

To address the humidity issue at Fuerteventura Airport, Enaire implemented Trotec DS air dehumidifiers from Dantherm. The solution is tailored to the unique challenges of air traffic control environments.

The dehumidifiers regulate and maintain optimal humidity levels below 50%, ensuring the radar station's electronic systems are protected from corrosion and humidity-related malfunctions. Together with constant climate monitoring, the dehumidifiers create a stable environment in the control tower, safeguarding essential flight control equipment.

The Trotec DS dehumidifiers are designed for installation in indoor swimming pools which testifies to their high performance with a maximum dehumidifying capacity of 45 litres per day, a corrosion-protected fiberglass housing, a quiet radial fan, and polyester-coated surfaces for durability.

Learn more about the Trotec DS air dehumidifiers:

• Trotec DS 30 – dehumidifier
• Trotec DS 60 – dehumidifier

Protecting air navigation

By deploying the dehumidification systems, Enaire has achieved several key benefits:

• Protection against corrosion: By keeping humidity levels in check, the risk of oxidation and damage to critical electronic components is significantly reduced.
• Operational reliability: The dehumidifiers ensure continuous, stable operation of radar and communication systems, preventing technical malfunctions that could compromise flight safety.
• Extended lifespan of electronic components: The dehumidifiers help preserve the longevity of expensive equipment, reducing the need for frequent replacements.
• Energy savings: The optimised climate control provided by the dehumidifiers leads to indirect energy savings in air conditioning systems, enhancing overall operational efficiency.

With the dehumidification solutions in place, Enaire has strengthened its air traffic control systems, ensuring reliable, safe operations at Fuerteventura Airport.

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