Innovative Bird Strike Mitigation Strategies: Integrating Drones and Cutting-Edge Technologies to Enhance Airport Safety

Abstract

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Notwithstanding significant efforts to reduce the risk of bird strikes at and around airports, as well as advancements in technology, aviation safety continues to be threatened by this hazard. Our study of recent data shows a clear historical increase in accidents, therefore underscoring the flaws in present technologies. Although among the technologies in common use are radar, drones, cameras, and acoustic approaches, they are not always able to completely meet the challenging needs of bird strike risk mitigation. This approach creatively blends these four fundamental technologies by means of enhanced real-time data processing and targeted drone deployment. While providing more efficient and comprehensive preventive activities than present methods, this synergy helps quick and precise decision-making in crucial events. It incorporates a diagnostic system using contemporary information technology that forecasts medium- and short-term dangers, therefore enhancing the accuracy and efficacy of preventive measures. This combination of technology also makes it feasible to follow migrating birds and assemble all the gathered data in a single dashboard, therefore facilitating dynamic analysis of bird movements and improved visualization. This approach helps airports to concentrate more on administrative and preventive aspects. Thanks to more coverage and more flexibility to fit particular climatic conditions, this method covers all significant stages of flight, including takeoff, approach, and landing. It lowers false alerts, maximizes operating costs, and offers a sustainable means to prevent bird attacks, therefore enhancing aviation safety completely and efficiently.

Authors

• HANINE, Abdellah Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
• ELBARKANY, Abdellah Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Keywords

• Airport safety; Bird strike management; drones; Risk mitigation.
• Aviation Safety and Security
• Management and Operations