Habitat Management to Deter Wildlife at Airports

Belant, Jerrold L.; Ayers, Christopher R.

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“…The continued increase in damaging wildlife strikes beyond airport boundaries can be attributed in part to limited mitigation methods for these high‐altitude strikes. Although wildlife management techniques for use at airports are established (Cleary and Dolbeer , Blackwell et al , Belant and Martin , DeVault et al , Belant and Ayers ), fewer management options for high‐altitude strikes are available. Even so, several methods designed to reduce wildlife strikes with aircraft beyond airport boundaries are being developed or are already in use.…”

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“…The continued development of methods to reduce wildlife strikes with aircraft beyond airport boundaries would benefit from an improved understanding of the bird species involved most often in these high‐altitude strikes and their hazard level (i.e., the likelihood of aircraft damage when strikes occur; Dolbeer et al ). For example, management of food resources and preferred habitats in airport approach and departure corridors (where most off‐airport strikes occur; Dolbeer ) could be facilitated by prioritizing species of concern (DeVault and Washburn , Belant and Ayers ). Sensitivity settings of avian radar systems could be adjusted to more accurately track larger or smaller birds, although there is a tradeoff with increased extraneous signals (i.e., ground clutter) when sensitivity is high (Gerringer et al ).…”

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Identification of off airport interspecific avian hazards to aircraft

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Understanding relative hazards of wildlife to aircraft is important for developing effective management programs that can minimize hazards from wildlife strikes. Although interspecific differences in hazard level of birds and mammals on airport properties are described, no studies have quantified hazard level of bird species or identified factors that influence hazard level when birds are struck beyond airport boundaries (e.g., during aircraft climb or approach). We used Federal Aviation Administration National Wildlife Strike Database records from 1990 through 31 May 2014 to identify bird species involved most often in collisions with aircraft beyond airport boundaries in the United States and to quantify the interspecific hazard level of those birds. We also investigated whether body mass, group size (single or multiple birds), region (Flyway), and season influenced the likelihood of aircraft damage and substantial damage when strikes occurred using binary logistic regression analysis. Canada geese (Branta canadensis; n ¼ 327), turkey vultures (Cathartes aura; 217), American robins (Turdus migratorius; 119), and mallards (Anas platyrhynchos; 107) were struck most often by aircraft beyond airport boundaries. Waterbirds (cormorants, ducks, geese, and to a lesser extent, gulls) and raptors (including vultures) were most likely to cause damage or substantial damage to aircraft when strikes occurred. Body mass was an important predictor of hazard level; group size, region, and season had lesser effects on hazard level. Management strategies to reduce bird strikes with aircraft beyond airport properties should be active throughout the year and prioritize waterbirds and raptors. Published 2016. This article is a U.S. Government work and is in the public domain in the USA.KEY WORDS aviation hazard, bird strike, body mass, risk, wildlife-aircraft collision, wildlife hazard score, wildlife strike.

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“…However, considering the highly variable and usually regional conditions that influence wildlife behavior (e.g., activities that attract birds to the airport environment; the behavior of migratory and non-migratory birds), there is a need to analyze regional data in order to develop specific information paramount for accident prevention. Experts assert there is room for improvement with regard to bird hazard and aviation safety (Belant & Ayres, 2014;Cleary & Dolbeer, 2005;DeFusco et al, 2015;DeFusco & Unangst, 2013). Currently, there is no information summarizing the results of analyses of the data from the NWSD related to Part 139 airports in the state of Indiana.…”

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Managing the risks: An analysis of bird strike reporting at Part 139 Airports in Indiana 2001-2014

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J. airl. airpt. manag.

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Purpose: The purpose of the current study was fourfold: to identify bird strike reporting trends at Part 139 airports in Indiana (2001)(2002)(2003)(2004)(2005)(2006)(2007)(2008)(2009)(2010)(2011)(2012)(2013)(2014) for comparison to national data; to determine which quarter of the year yields the most bird strike data; to gain a clearer understanding of the relationship between altitude and bird strikes, and to develop information based upon the data analyzed that can be used for the safety management of birds including comparisons to national data. Design/methodology:The researchers in this study answered the research questions by reviewing, sorting, and analyzing existing data. The data collection took place from March 01 to May 02, 2016.Two data sets were utilized for data collection. The National Wildlife Strike Database (NWSD) and the FAA Air Traffic Activity System (ATADS).Findings: When compared to national data, Indiana Part 139 airports have seen a faster increase in bird strike reporting during 2012 and 2014. Aggregate data indicated June through September (Quarter 3) had a significantly higher frequency of bird strikes reported. When examining bird strikes and altitude of occurrences, the exponential equation explained 95 % of the variation in number of strikes by 1,000-foot intervals from 1000 to 10,000 feet. Not surprisingly, the risk of bird strikes appears to decrease as altitude increases. Originality/value:This study adds to the body of knowledge by addressing the lack of published bird strike report analyses at a regional level. It also connects data analyses to safety management system -43-Journal of Airline and Airport Management 7(1), (SMS) concepts and Wildlife Hazards Management Programs (WHMP). The aviation community can use regional bird strike data and information to develop or enhance existing wildlife hazard management programs, increase pilot awareness, and for refinements in the development and implementation of integrated research and operational efforts to mitigate the risk of bird strikes.

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“…These efforts have led not only to increased strike reporting from both commercial and GA airports, but also to a decline in damaging strikes. FAA funded and assisted with the development of three new ACRP publications to aid airports with the mitigation of wildlife hazards: (1) ACRP Synthesis 39: Airport Wildlife Population Management (DeFusco and Unangst 2013); (2) ACRP Synthesis 52: Habitat Management to Deter Wildlife at Airports (Belant and Ayers 2014); and (3) ACRP Report 125: Balancing Airport Stormwater and Bird Hazard Management (Allerton et al 2015). These reports supplement the previously released ACRP Report 32: Guidebook for Addressing Aircraft/Wildlife Hazards at General Aviation Airports (Cleary and Dickey 2010), and ACRP Synthesis 23: Bird Harassment, Repellent, and Deterrent Techniques for Use on and Near Airports (Belant and Martin 2011).…”

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Applying an SMS Approach to Wildlife Hazard Management

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Airports are vital national resources. They serve a key role in transportation of people and goods and in regional, national, and international commerce. They are where the nation's aviation system connects with other modes of transportation and where federal responsibility for managing and regulating air traffic operations intersects with the role of state and local governments that own and operate most airports. Research is necessary to solve common operating problems, to adapt appropriate new technologies from other industries, and to introduce innovations into the airport industry. The Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) serves as one of the principal means by which the airport industry can develop innovative near-term solutions to meet demands placed on it. The need for ACRP was identified in TRB Special Report 272: Airport Research Needs: Cooperative Solutions in 2003, based on a study sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). ACRP carries out applied research on problems that are shared by airport operating agencies and not being adequately addressed by existing federal research programs. ACRP is modeled after the successful National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) and Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP). ACRP undertakes research and other technical activities in various airport subject areas, including design, construction, legal, maintenance, operations, safety, policy, planning, human resources, and administration. ACRP provides a forum where airport operators can cooperatively address common operational problems. ACRP was authorized in December 2003 as part of the Vision 100-Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act. The primary participants in the ACRP are (1) an independent governing board, the ACRP Oversight Committee (AOC), appointed by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation with representation from airport operating agencies, other stakeholders, and relevant industry organizations such as the Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA), the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), Airlines for America (A4A), and the Airport Consultants Council (ACC) as vital links to the airport community; (2) TRB as program manager and secretariat for the governing board; and (3) the FAA as program sponsor. In October 2005, the FAA executed a contract with the National Academy of Sciences formally initiating the program. ACRP benefits from the cooperation and participation of airport professionals, air carriers, shippers, state and local government officials, equipment and service suppliers, other airport users, and research organizations. Each of these participants has different interests and responsibilities, and each is an integral part of this cooperative research effort. Research problem statements for ACRP are solicited periodically but may be submitted to TRB by anyone at any time. It is the responsibility of the AOC to formulate the research program by identifying the ...

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Habitat Management to Deter Wildlife at Airports

Cited by 4 publications

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Identification of off airport interspecific avian hazards to aircraft

Identification of off airport interspecific avian hazards to aircraft

Managing the risks: An analysis of bird strike reporting at Part 139 Airports in Indiana 2001-2014

Applying an SMS Approach to Wildlife Hazard Management

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