Technology in Flux

Excellence in Execution
since 1980

  • Flexible Solutions

    We provide airports of all sizes with flexible solutions to match their operational needs.

  • Excellence in Execution

    With an ongoing product development roadmap and an intensive research and development program, we provide solutions ahead of regulatory changes.

  • People Oriented

    People are the soul and pulse of our organization; we found in the diversity of our workforce and our customers our greatest strengths. Together, sharing common objectives, we take on the biggest challenges to create better technological solutions.

We were founded through innovation, and we grow through continuous improvement and a commitment to always providing the latest technology solutions.

Tradewind Solutions

Tradewind Scientific continues to provide “best-in-class” airfield friction measurement and airfield condition reporting products and services to our clients. We offer subject matter expertise in runway friction testing, surface condition reporting, facility inspections, safety management systems, and environmental monitoring.

TRACR® - NG

Next Generation Touchscreen-Based Runway Condition Reporting System

TRACR NG Mobile Client

Meeting Global Reporting Format (GRF) changes to AMSCR Reporting on August 12, 2021, as per Transport Canada AC 300-019 Issue 02 and updated ICAO Regulations.

  • Powerful, easy to use Mobile Client and Dashboard tools
  • User-friendly, workflow-based data entry system
  • Tailored to meet Jurisdiction-specific requirements in Canada, the US, and Scandinavia
  • Dashboard tools enable airfield surface condition data analysis and site administration
  • In active use at over 180 airports in North America and worldwide

AIM World™

Airfield Inspection Management System

AIM World Mobile Client screenshot

Cloud based solution for full Airfield Inspection and Discrepancy Management

  • Powerful, easy to use Mobile Client and Dashboard tools
  • User-friendly, fully custommizeable data entry system
  • Mobile-first design to maximize Airfield Safety Data collection
  • Dashboard tools enable detailed and automatic data analysis, reporting, and site administration
  • Customizable API Integration with third-party systems
  • In active use at over 75 airports in North America and worldwide

Friction Services and Equipment

Continuous Friction Measurement Equipment (CFME)

SARSYS friction tester trailer hooked up to truck

Operations, Maintenance, and Technical Support of CFME

  • Tradewind Scientific has proudly carried out the Transport Canada National Runway Friction Testing Program since 1981
  • Regular maintanance and overhaul of National GripTester and SFT Fleet
  • Ongoing Research & Development and Special Runway Friction Classification Projects
Findlay Irvine GripTester hooked up to truck

TES Instruments Decelerometer

Spot Friction Measurement Device

TES Mk3 Decelerometer

Measures true vehicle deceleration (Canadian Runway Friction Index - CRFI)

  • Originally developed for Transport Canada (TC)
  • Over 300 TES Electronic Recording Decelerometers (ERD) currently in service in Canada, the US, and internationally
  • Tradewind Scientific is the exclusive authorized distributor globally for the TES Instruments Mk3 Decelerometer
  • Solely authorized and licensed for direct data interfacing and transfer to TRACR® - NG

Environmental Monitoring Services

Airport Water and Air Quality Monitoring

water drop & air filter icons

Since 1991, Tradewind Scientific has been designing, installing, and maintaining airport water and air quality monitoring systems

  • Water Quality monitoring stations have been designed, installed, and operated by the company at over 30 sites
  • Airport Air Quality measurements, modelling and analysis using state of the art equipment has been conducted at more than 15 locations nationwide

Fleet Manager

Fleet Service and Faults Manager

Fleet Manager Mobile Client screenshot

Cloud based solution for Fleet pre-operation fault identification and Return to service Management tool

  • Customizable Vehicle Fault (Snag Sheet) Templates
  • Optimized UI/UX for easy data entry and navigation
  • Dashboard utility with extensive reporting and monitoring tools for vehicle utilization and downtime analysis