Onshore Wind Projects

Avian Monitoring Studies, NEXRAD Analysis, and Avian Risk Assessment, Paragon Wind Energy Project, New York

GMI conducted bird migration studies in spring 2005, fall 2005, and fall 2006 at various sites within the proposed wind resource area. GMI installed a MARS® unit at various hilltop locations to gather avian data. GMI later analyzed the data to determine avian use and flight patterns in the area.

Critical Issues Analysis and Field Surveys, Wind Power Project, Alaska

GMI studied and analyzed key resource areas (biological, cultural, and visual resources, land use, noise, and soils) to be addressed during the environmental review and permitting processes, as well as land use requirements. In addition, GMI conducted surveys (avian, vegetation, wetland, and habitat), identified native plant communities to determine wildlife habitat relationships, and delineated vegetation types within the wind resource area.

Avian Radar Studies, Niagara Wind Power, New York

GMI was contracted to conduct avian radar surveys for migratory birds during spring and fall migration periods. Through the use of GMI’s MARS® advanced processing technologies, scientists identified bird targets from clutter in the avian radar data. GMI’s MARS® unit allowed 24-hour monitoring of bird activity, including bird size, migratory path, and altitude. GMI later analyzed the data to determine avian use and flight patterns in the area.