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The information contained in this document contains company proprietary information, is being provided for use by the intended receipient only, and may not be distributed to third parties in any form without the express written consent of the DeTect, Inc. This document contains confidential, proprietary and/or privileged information and the recipient(s) hereby agree to treat it as such. If you have received this in error, immediately and permanently destroy any electronic or printed copies. MERLIN Aircraft Birdstrike Avoidance Radar Systems Installations with Active ATC displays Rev. 151102 Photo Install Date Installation Site/Customer/Location Unit & Model Description 2015 U.S Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division, Norco, California USA Townsend Bombing Range, Georgia USA MERLIN SS200di In May 2014, the US Navy under an open, competitive solicitation selected the MERLIN Aircraft Birdstrike Avoidance Radar (ABAR) to provide full coverage of the bombing range out to 6 miles with real-time detection, tracking and alerting of hazardous bird activity delivered to range flight managers via a direct line-of-sight wireless data link and includes a remote web based MERLIN Advisor display in the range control tower. The all solid-state radar was installed in a fixed configuration onto the existing range tower, and additionally provides detection and tracking of both cooperative and non-cooperative aircraft with intrusion alerting for civil aircraft entering the range airspace. 2015 USAF Randolph AFB, Texas MERLIN SS200di Randolph AFB is the headquarters of the Air Education and Training Command (AETC) as well as the Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) and is known as "the Showplace of the Air Force". DeTect was awarded the contract to upgrade an existing MERLIN XS2520 ABAR system to the SS200di state- of–the-art solid-state radar and RCIx (16 bit radar interface) technologies and the system is scheduled to be delivered and operational by the end of 2015. 2014 Jezan International Airport (GIZ) Jezan, Saudi Arabia MERLIN SS200di All solid-state, all weather detection mobile single-runway, mobile MERLIN Aircraft Birdstrike Avoidance Radar (ABAR), that will provide real-time detection and tracking and for delivery of automatic birdstrike risk alerts to controllers and pilots at Jezan International Airport in Saudi Arabia. The system is currently being manufactured and tested and will be installed in the third quarter of 2015

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The information contained in this document contains company proprietary information, is being provided for use by the intended receipient only, and may not be distributed to third parties in any form without the express written consent of the DeTect, Inc. This document contains confidential, proprietary and/or privileged information and the recipient(s) hereby agree to treat it as such. If you have received this in error, immediately and permanently destroy any electronic or printed copies.

MERLIN Aircraft Birdstrike Avoidance Radar Systems

Installations with Active ATC displays Rev. 151102

Photo Install Date Installation Site/Customer/Location Unit & Model Description

2015 U.S Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division, Norco, California USA Townsend Bombing Range, Georgia USA

MERLIN SS200di

In May 2014, the US Navy under an open, competitive solicitation selected the MERLIN Aircraft Birdstrike Avoidance Radar (ABAR) to provide full coverage of the bombing range out to 6 miles with real-time detection, tracking and alerting of hazardous bird activity delivered to range flight managers via a direct line-of-sight wireless data link and includes a remote web based MERLIN Advisor display in the range control tower. The all solid-state radar was installed in a fixed configuration onto the existing range tower, and additionally provides detection and tracking of both cooperative and non-cooperative aircraft with intrusion alerting for civil aircraft entering the range airspace.

2015 USAF Randolph AFB, Texas MERLIN SS200di

Randolph AFB is the headquarters of the Air Education and Training Command (AETC) as well as the Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) and is known as "the Showplace of the Air Force". DeTect was awarded the contract to upgrade an existing MERLIN XS2520 ABAR system to the SS200di state-of–the-art solid-state radar and RCIx (16 bit radar interface) technologies and the system is scheduled to be delivered and operational by the end of 2015.

2014 Jezan International Airport (GIZ) Jezan, Saudi Arabia

MERLIN SS200di

All solid-state, all weather detection mobile single-runway, mobile MERLIN Aircraft Birdstrike Avoidance Radar (ABAR), that will provide real-time detection and tracking and for delivery of automatic birdstrike risk alerts to controllers and pilots at Jezan International Airport in Saudi Arabia. The system is currently being manufactured and tested and will be installed in the third quarter of 2015

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The information contained in this document contains company proprietary information, is being provided for use by the intended receipient only, and may not be distributed to third parties in any form without the express written consent of the DeTect, Inc. This document contains confidential, proprietary and/or privileged information and the recipient(s) hereby agree to treat it as such. If you have received this in error, immediately and permanently destroy any electronic or printed copies.

Photo Install Date Installation Site/Customer/Location Unit & Model Description

2012 Modlin International Airport (WMI) Warsaw, Poland

MERLIN XS25200di

All weather detection mobile MERLIN Aircraft Birdstrike Avoidance Radar (ABAR), providing real-time detection and tracking of birds, as well as delivering automatic birdstrike risk alerts to controllers and pilots at the newly constructed Modlin International Airport in Poland, which just opened in July of 2012.

2012 Abuja International Airport (ABV) Abuja, NIGERIA

MERLIN SS200i

All solid-state, all weather detection mobile dual runway coverage MERLIN Aircraft Birdstrike Avoidance Radar (ABAR), currently providing real-time detection and tracking and for delivery of automatic birdstrike risk alerts to controllers and pilots at Abuja International Airport in Nigeria. This is the third MERLIN ABAR system installation at a commercial airport worldwide.

2011 US Navy Kingsville Naval Air Station Kingsville, Texas USA

MERLIN XXS2560i

Mobile dual runway coverage MERLIN Aircraft Birdstrike Avoidance Radar system providing real-time detection, tracking and alerting of hazardous bird activity at US Navy training base in Texas. Includes two VSR sensors for simultaneous coverage of both runways. The MERLIN system was selected through a competitive bid process.

2010 Riga International Airport (RIX) Riga, Latvia

MERLIN SS200i

Mobile MERLIN Aircraft Birdstrike Avoidance Radar system installed at Riga airport in Latvia (RIX). Riga is the second airport in the world to install a bird radar system at a commercial airport for real-time detection and tracking and for delivery of automatic birdstrike risk alerts to controllers and pilots. The Riga system is also the first all solid state, all weather detection bird radar system deployment at a commercial airport.

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The information contained in this document contains company proprietary information, is being provided for use by the intended receipient only, and may not be distributed to third parties in any form without the express written consent of the DeTect, Inc. This document contains confidential, proprietary and/or privileged information and the recipient(s) hereby agree to treat it as such. If you have received this in error, immediately and permanently destroy any electronic or printed copies.

Photo Install Date Installation Site/Customer/Location Unit & Model Description

2010 US Federal Aviation Administration Headquarters FAA Washington, DC USA

MERLIN SS200i

Mobile MERLIN bird radar system for operational testing and validation for US airport certification. System includes advanced solid-state sensors, all S-band for all weather detection and dual range processor for simultaneous extended range detection for air traffic control and near range detection for bird control unit support.

2009 Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan USAF 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan

MERLIN SS200m

Mobile m series (military) all solid-state MERLIN system for war zone flight safety mission support. The system is the world’s first use of a bird radar system in an active war theatre and includes hardened construction with Kevlar shielding; redundant computers and ancillary component systems; off-road heavy duty axles and frame; and desert camouflage paint scheme. System includes full remote control, data display and birdstrike risk alerting to the air traffic control tower and field operations offices with mobile display for USDA Wildlife Services bird control staff. --------------------------

2008

King Shaka International Airport, La Mercy, South Africa Airports Company of South Africa Durban, South Africa

MERLIN XS2530fi

This MERLIN Aircraft Birdstrike Avoidance Radar system for the new La Mercy International Airport outside of Durban constructed to support 2010 World Cup is the world’s first operational installation of a bird radar at a commercial airport. The system includes full remote display and control in the air traffic control tower with automated birdstrike risk alerting and the first commercial CONOPS for relaying specific birdstrike risk advisories to pilots. Advanced functionality includes a custom swallow risk prediction and alerting model with Dynamic Trending integration of real-time tactical birdstrike risk status data with historical strategic birdstrike risk information to provides controllers and airport managers running estimates of the expected length of high risk bird watch conditions.. --------------------

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The information contained in this document contains company proprietary information, is being provided for use by the intended receipient only, and may not be distributed to third parties in any form without the express written consent of the DeTect, Inc. This document contains confidential, proprietary and/or privileged information and the recipient(s) hereby agree to treat it as such. If you have received this in error, immediately and permanently destroy any electronic or printed copies.

Photo Install Date Installation Site/Customer/Location Unit & Model Description

2008

USAF Offutt AFB, Nebraska USA USAF Air Combat Command, 55TH Communications Group Offutt AFB, Nebraska, USA

MERLIN XS2530i

Updated 2014

SS200m

On-airfield real-time bird strike avoidance radar system supporting Air Combat Command’s largest wing, the 55th Communications Group. The system provides real-time bird-aircraft strike risk alerting supporting RC-135 airborne command and control aircraft; E-4B airborne operations center; WC-135W Constant Phoenix aircraft and the Air Force One Boeing 747. Includes automated birdstrike risk alerting and full remote control and display in the air traffic control tower. System has documented reduction in birdstrikes as well as increased airspace utilization and training time.

2007 USAF Beale AFB, California USA USAF 9th Reconnaissance Wing, Air Combat Command, Beale AFB, California, USA

MERLIN XS2530mi

On airfield real-time bird strike avoidance radar bird radar system supporting SR-22 surveillance aircraft and RQ-4 Global Hawk Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) flight safety; includes dual range capability with HARRIER functionality for UAV see-and-avoid support, and full remote system control, display and birdstrike risk alerting in the air traffic control tower and Global Hawk Operations Center.

2007

Kenedy Space Center, Florida USA NASA Space Shuttle Program National Aeronautical and Atmospheric Administration (NASA) Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA

MERLIN XX0606mi

Second mobile NASA Avian Awareness Device (AAD) for birdstrike prevention for launches of the US space shuttle. System includes custom detection technology and safety features for specific NASA requirements that include low power density and sector blanking with triple redundancy. debris analysis. The MERLIN technology was selected by NASA after competitive testing and evaluation of bird radar and video technologies, and the MERLIN systems have been used on all space shuttle launches since the July 4, 2006 Return-to-Flight.

2007 USAF Whiteman AFB, Missouri USA USAF 509th Bomb Wing, Air Combat Command, Whiteman AFB, Missouri USA

MERLIN SS200f

On airfield real-time bird strike avoidance radar system supporting B-2 bombing mission (high power system); upgraded in 2010 with to solid-state Doppler radar sensors and fixed tower installation. Includes automated birdstrike risk alerting and full remote control and display in the air traffic control tower.

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The information contained in this document contains company proprietary information, is being provided for use by the intended receipient only, and may not be distributed to third parties in any form without the express written consent of the DeTect, Inc. This document contains confidential, proprietary and/or privileged information and the recipient(s) hereby agree to treat it as such. If you have received this in error, immediately and permanently destroy any electronic or printed copies.

Photo Install Date Installation Site/Customer/Location Unit & Model Description

2006

Kennedy Space Center, Florida USA Space Shuttle Program National Aeronautical and Atmospheric Administration (NASA) Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA

MERLIN XX0606i

Mobile NASA Avian Awareness Device (AAD) for birdstrike prevention for launches of the US space shuttle. System includes custom detection technology and safety features for specific NASA requirements and well as low level debris analysis. The MERLIN technology was selected by NASA after competitive testing and evaluation of bird radar and video technologies.

2004

USAF Dover AFB, Delaware USA USAF Air Mobility Command 436th Air Mobility Wing, Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, USA

MERLIN XXS2530i

Mobile dual runway coverage MERLIN Aircraft Birdstrike Avoidance Radar system for real-time bird strike avoidance supporting C-5 and C-130 military airlift aircraft and F-16 fighter aircraft (forward base deployable system); dual VSR system covering two runways with dual range processor; scheduled for upgrade to solid-state sensors in 2010. The Dover AFB MERLIN installation is the world’s first use of a real-time, automated risk alerting functionality in a bird radar system (MERLIN ATC added in 2005).

2004 USAF Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Team, CONUS USAF Safety Center, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico USA

MERLIN SS200i

Mobile bird strike avoidance radar system supporting USAF low level flying routes and airfield flight safety at various US air bases (mobile unit); system retrofitted and upgraded to all solid state radars with dual range capability in 2009.

2003 Dare County Bombing Range, North Carolina USA USAF Air Combat Command 4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina, USA

MERLIN XS2530r

Updated 2014

SS200i

On range, mobile real-time bird strike avoidance radar system for USAF bombing range supporting USAF Seymour-Johnson 4th fighter Wing F-15 and F-16 training. Includes remote real-time display in control tower with automated birdstrike risk alerting (MERLIN ATC). Range reports that since start of use of the system, the range has had no Class A or B birdstrikes saving the government over $4 million each year.