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The research aims to assess how offshore wind farms influence civil aviation safety and operations in the Eastern Baltic Sea.

Offshore wind development and aviation operations

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Examines aviation safety impacts from offshore wind farms in the Eastern Baltic Sea, suggesting safe coexistence strategies.

The research aims to assess how offshore wind farms influence civil aviation safety and operations in the Eastern Baltic Sea.
Synthesized four aviation impact assessments for offshore wind development areas along the Estonian coastline.
Use of stakeholder consultations and geographical overlay analysis of wind farm layouts with aviation airspace structures.
Development of a structured impact matrix following aviation safety principles from the International Civil Aviation Organisation and European Union Aviation Safety Agency.
Aviation impacts differ based on turbine height and proximity to aerodromes, recommending altitude increases and procedural redesigns for certain locations.
Visual flight operations, search and rescue, and medical evacuation flights are more affected by wind farm installations than routine operations.
Minor localized impacts on communication, navigation, and surveillance systems and moderate, manageable wake turbulence effects.

Lepik et al. (2026) studied this question.

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