Airport Bird Control – 6 most asked questions and answers
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by Blog User
3y ago
Airport Bird Control is an important issue. Read on to find the most asked questions and answers to them How Airports keep birds away? Most airports combine a lot of methods to keep birds away, such as Standing Lasers, Pyrotechnics, Propane Cannons, Visual Effects, Natural Predators (i.e. Falconry), Traps and even adjusting the height of the grass at the airfield. How does pyrotechnics work at airports to keep birds away? The key of using pyrotechnics is combining sounds and visual effects to create a stimulus that attracts birds primary instincts. This can be done with a variety of pyrotech ..read more
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Birdstrike mitigation: Use of traps
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by Blog User
3y ago
It’s a fact that biologists trap birds of prey on the airfield and safely relocate them. This practice helps avoid birdstrike (learn about them here). In addition, also use a variety of methods to ensure that birds don’t get too comfortable near the airfield. For example starter’s pistols, shooting firecrackers and sounding an air horn. Read on to learn more BirdStrike Committee USA (BSC USA) is a volunteer organization whose mission is to promote wildlife strike awareness and reporting. It’s fundamental goal is mitigating wildlife hazards to aviation. One of the members, Nick Atwell -who ..read more
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Eclipse Wildlife Control at eMerge Americas 2019
Eclipse Wildlife Control
by Blog User
3y ago
Sergio Bisio CEO (left) and Juan De Abreu CTO (right) at Eclipse Wildlife Control Stand. eMerge Americas is the premier technology event connecting Latin America, North America & Europe. What is eMerge? It is a unique convening of global enterprises, leading startups and government leaders focused on innovative digital solutions transforming industries. eMerge Americas is not just an event—it’s an ecosystem that is transforming Miami into the tech hub of the Americas. It is a unique convening of global enterprises, leading startups and government leaders focused on innovative digital solut ..read more
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(VIDEO): Birdstrike facts and solution
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by Blog User
3y ago
Birdstrikes are an important issue at every wildlife management plan. What is a birdstrike? It is a collision between a bird and an aircraft which is in flight or on a takeoff or landing roll. The term is often expanded to cover other wildlife strikes. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GWcCWY9RqQ] How often a birdstrike happens? About 61% of bird strikes with civil aircraft occur during landing phases of flight (descent, approach and landing roll); 36% occur during the take-off run and climb, and the remainder (3%) occur during the en-route phase. (FAA Stats). Why are birds attracted ..read more
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COVID-19 and Wildlife implications
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by Blog User
3y ago
Learn more about Eclipse’s commitment with the aviation community and action taken. In response to the coronavirus outbreak, Eclipse is supporting the aviation industry, while keeping people safe. Since the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a public health emergency in January, we’ve taken steps to make sure every airport has free access to our software. Last week, Ahmed El-Sayed – Professor of Aerospace and Mechanical Power Engineering, Zagazig University made a LinkedIn post titled «Covid-19 and bird strike» that raised a few questions. Read on to check the post: Ahmed El ..read more
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Birdstrike: When birds and airplanes collide.
Eclipse Wildlife Control
by Blog User
3y ago
Birdstrike. Apart from being one of the biggest hazards of aviation, did you know that this happens 26 times per day? Read on to learn more Several birds flying along with an airplane.What is a birdstrike? First, we should define a ‘birdstrike‘: It is a collision between a bird and an aircraft which is in flight or on a takeoff or landing roll. The term is often expanded to cover other wildlife strikes. Birdstrike history If we look back on history, the first birdstrike happened on 7 September 1908, while piloting the Wright Flyer, Orville Wright. Less than four years later, on 3 April 1912, a ..read more
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The future of wildlife hazard mitigation
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by Blog User
3y ago
Introduction The future of wildlife hazard mitigation. As technology advances, it also advances the techniques and methods used to deter hazardous wildlife behaviours at airports, aerodromes and other impact areas. Read on to learn more and find opinions of experts on this issue: The actuality of wildlife hazard mitigation Most airports combine a lot of methods to keep birds away, such as Standing Lasers, Pyrotechnics, Propane Cannons, Visual Effects, Natural Predators (i.e. Falconry), Traps and even adjusting the height of the grass at the airfield. However, the correct training of bird contr ..read more
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7 factors that raise the number of birdstrikes
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by Blog User
3y ago
7 factors that raise the number of birdstrikes Birdstrikes are one of the many dangers that an airport must face. In this post, we list the main factors that contribute on increasing the risk and share the experience of two US airports. Read on to learn more! Credit. Doral Family Journal 1) Airport vicinity and birdstrikes When the person in charge of the wildlife dept at any airport sketch the management plan, there are a series of factors that should be taken on consideration: 2) 7 factors that raise the number of birdstrikes a)Habitat features Including open areas of grass and water as wel ..read more
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Birdstrike Damage Location
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by Blog User
3y ago
Graphic shows in % birdstrikes and its location. (Source: EASA) Last week we posted on Linkedin a graphic about the damage of the birdstrike and its location that lead the way to an interesting discussion: Scroll down to find the original post & join the discussion! Importance of birdstrike reporting Reporting these events is the most important thing in order to build a strong awareness of the importance of bird/wildlife strikes. The civil and military aviation communities widely recognize that the threat to human health and safety from aircraft collisions with wildlife (wildlife strikes ..read more
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NA Birdstrike conference 2019
Eclipse Wildlife Control
by Blog User
3y ago
As expected, the 2019 North American Bird Strike Conference was a blast! North American Bird Strike Conference Once a year, experts gather to share, expand and get feedback on the wildlife hazard mitigation field, specifically birdstrikes. The 2019 event had attendees from FAA inspectors to anyone interested in mitigating wildlife strikes, and Eclipse Group of USA LLC have been there too. The 2019 experience This year event has proven that the conference gets better every year, and we must point out Gary Searing’s, Chair, Bird Strike Association of Canada hard work to accomplish this. Als ..read more
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