Bird strikes are a significant threat to aviation safety worldwide. Collisions between aircraft and birds can cause significant damage to aircraft, resulting in costly repairs, flight delays and, in some cases, loss of life.
“Bird strikes can cost airlines as much as $1.36bn a year worldwide due to aircraft repairs, delays and other expenses”
Reducing the risk of bird strikes
BirdProTech is helping the wildlife risk management team to implement new solutions in order to reduce the risk of bird impacts.
Discover below how the AirTrac® system can help manage airport security.
AirTrac®: solution for airports
The AirTrac® system is a bird repeller specifically designed to address bird problems in airport areas. This innovative solution is manufactured in France by BirdProTech’s team of bird control experts.
Bird repellers are remotely driven by the AirTrac® software that controls, monitors and records each event or command. Acoustic transmitters relies on AviTrac® technology known for its exceptional reliability and durability. With several thousands of units in operation worldwide, they demonstrate their effectiveness on a global scale.
Thanks to its autonomous power and wireless connection, the modularity of the device does not require infrastructure development or earthworks. AirTrac® solution is also very flexible and easy to use.
A server gathers all the information in a database and offers users web access compatible with any type of computer, tablet or smartphone connected via 4G or WiFi. Each connection is encrypted to ensure security and integrity of communications (virtual private network or isolated server can be set up on request).
Users have been hailing the AirTrac® system for its high responsiveness thanks to its real-time architecture, allowing instantaneous activation of the sound emitters.
To reduce the attractiveness of airport areas to birds, airports need to adopt a comprehensive approach that combines habitat management and bird deterrents.
- Habitat modification
Such as the removal of standing water and regular mowing of vegetation, can help reduce the availability of food and shelter for birds.
- Bird control solutions
The use of visual and acoustic deterrents will help to reduce the number of birds in the airport area.
- AirTrac® system
By developing a dedicated web application that remotely controls acoustic repellers, BirdProTech is creating an all-in-one bird control solution that helps to manage, predict and protect against bird strike problems.
Approximately 90% of bird strikes occur within the low altitude range of 0-150 metres, highlighting the critical role that airports play in implementing robust measures to mitigate this risk. This zone of vulnerability underlines the need for proactive strategies to manage bird populations and reduce the chance of such events occurring near runways.
Among the various phases of flight, take-off is particularly critical, accounting for 66% of all bird strikes. During this phase, aircraft operate with high thrust and limited controllability, making them particularly vulnerable to wildlife.
The impact of bird strikes is most pronounced on key components of the aircraft, such as the engines, radome and canopy. These areas are highly vulnerable and suffer damage in almost 70% of reported incidents. (Source : Préventique sécurité – n°110 – Mars / Avril 2010).
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