Global Airborne Laser Obstacle Avoidance Monitoring Systems Market 2016-2020

Overview of the global airborne laser obstacle avoidance monitoring systems market

The global market for airborne laser obstacle avoidance monitoring (LOAM) systems will grow moderately until 2020 and will post a CAGR of almost 4% during the forecast period. Traditionally, radars were used for the safe operation of aircraft fleets, but due to their inability to detect small, natural, and fabricated obstacles, experts from the industry were compelled to work on laser technologies to prevent airborne incidents. Due to the advent of eye-safe laser sources and developments in electro-optical and mechanical beam components, laser-based detection systems and equipment have developed into encouraging obstacle warning and avoidance technology for both fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft.

An important factor that will impel the prospects for growth in this market is the integration of 3D lasers for automatic prioritization. LOAM is capable of detecting obstacles in the trajectory of the rotorcraft. It classifies the obstacles, such as telephone or electrical cables and cableways, trees, poles, pylons, bridges, buildings, and hills, through the laser beam and automatically prioritizes the risky obstacles detected near the fleet. Its ability to promote safety by providing valuable and timely information to the crew in the form of visual and audio warnings will necessitate its adoption during the estimated period.

Geographical segmentation of the airborne LOAM systems market

• Americas
• APAC
• EMEA