Evergreen Aviation ApS

AGAT, Aviation Grade Artificial Turf, Designed for Airports Groundcover

Company Profile

• Airport Upgrade

  To operate the Airbus 380 and similar big size airplanes, the airport has to comply with the Class F requirements. By means of AGAT the airport category can be upgraded from class E to F. AGAT allows for overall wider TWY and RWY without increasing the fortified area, and at the same time the visual reference is increased and FOD clearly detectable.

  Shoulders on RWY and TWY can be made wider without increasing the fortified area causing stagnant water on the runway after downpours. It is possible to construct rainwater storage in the base building to control delay of surface water for derivation, reducing the pressure on the drainage system.

  Shoulders paved with AGAT will optimize the visual reference of the RWY without compromising safety.

  AGAT is tested for jet blast and for supporting ultra-heavy loads, including large aircrafts, and for supporting emergency response equipment. AGAT meets ASTM installation requirements.

  AGAT meet the specifications in FAA Advisory Circular 150/5370-15B, and has been identified as a material that can be used to cover large portions of airport property with multiple benefits, such as providing consistent groundcover, as well as reducing maintenance costs and attractive vegetative food sources for hazardous wildlife species.

  Synthetic turf technology that has passed over 30 independent lab tests to include tunnel, jet wash, load veering, slip resistance adhesive, ASTM, fire retardant and tear strength. Synthetic AGAT for airport ground cover is crucial for the overall success of airport operational safety.

  AGAT can last 15+ years of wear and tear from jet blast and natural cause (projected up to 35+ years for UV alone).

  

• AGAT Applications

  AGAT is a highly recommended solution to ensure the right conditions around the various airport ground signal devices. Airport lamps are extremely vulnerable to planting. It is of utmost importance that all airport marking equipment are kept free of any disturbance that may interfere with the functionality.

  Installation of AGAT in accordance with the existing equipment is trouble-free.

  AGAT creates a sharp contrast that increases visibility. AGAT is easy to align and adaptable to individual specs design, airfield requirement and modification needs.

  Installing AGAT at intersections and islands gives a clear visual reference of the runway limits and secures against immersion at involuntary exits. A strong base covered with AGAT provides a maximal load-bearing capacity, strong enough for heavy vehicles, to run over without sinking in – even aircrafts that by accident cuts corner with the inner wheel.
  

  Cost-benefit analyses, evaluating the construction expenditures against increased safety, increased esthetics, and reduced operating expenses, presents the many AGAT advantages.

  The artificial turf solves water-pooling problems and controls erosion. On AGAT rain and other fluids are collected and lead to the drain. Sand infill in AGAT absorbs spills of fuel, oil etc. and contaminated infill can easily be replaced. The sand infill works as a fire retardant in case of ignited spills on the ground.

  AGAT’s fire resistance is rated ‘excellent’ when tested in cooperation with the Airside Facilities Engineering Team at the Grater Toronto Airports Authority.

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• AGAT Runway

  A RWY paved with AGAT gives the ideal surface to land small and medium size airplanes regardless of geographical and weather conditions:

  Visual recognition of surface, lines and markers regardless of weather.

  FOD elimination and recognition to ensure maximal safety during taxi, warm up, start, landing, hot start and engine braking

  Immediate usage and instant repair.

  Snow removable, with documented friction in dry and wet condition

  Fire retardant, chemical resistant, flood proven, surface with documented friction on the entire surface, lines and edges in all weather conditions.

  Markings will be permanent and with same friction and will have distinct color difference regardless of natural light level and humidity. AGAT can be installed as runway surface for jets, propeller and hang gliders.

  By landing on AGAT instead of natural grass, hazardous divots and soft spots, typically in touch down and taxi areas are prevented. The even surface has a documented positive effect of the live expectancy of gear and fuselage. AGAT and infill are environmental neutral and can as such be used in sensitive areas.

  Clear airfield markings are important— both for air and ground personnel. AGAT markings can improve visual reference in various ways and appeals to those who give the airport industry safety the utmost concern. AGAT allows markings to be embedded right into the turf.

  

• EVERGREEN HELIPAD

  Advantages of the helipad:

  • No FOD and debrise: Fast and safer start, stop, loading and unloading
  • Ideal visual reference: Safe straight approach and recognition of foreign object
  • Fueling: AGAT provides safest possible surface to conduct fueling
  • No maintenance: Permanent markings and absorption of small particles
  • Snow clearing: No limits of snow removability without use of chemicals

  A heli pad is dimensioned after the largest helicopter schedule for regular use. The Annex 14 describes the heli pad size and markings. If local restriction dictates smaller sizes, consideration must be made by organizers and planners.

  AGAT is installed on a sub base. The sub base describes the maximum load bearing of the heli pad in worst-case scenario. It is typically not the helicopters weight but service vehicles like fire trucks, snow removal gear, fuel trucks, load and unload gear that determines the maximum load bearing on the helipad. Once the sub base is established, the AGAT is rolled out.

  AGAT is often installed on sub base with an underestimated load bearing, since it is easily repaired. Note that the surface will not break up or create FOD in case of a sub base collapse.

  The standard color of AGAT is green. Permanent markings are white for landing, yellow for taxi and red for service vehicles access, in accordance to Annex 14. Normally the green turf is installed first, and then the markings are cut in on site. If local condition dictates it, the entire AGAT surface can be produced off location, and airlifted to its final destination.

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