Gulls and USAF Aircraft Hazards

Abstract

Gulls are often identified in bird-aircraft collisions in the United States Air Force. A study was performed to determine the impact of gulls on the air mission and to determine the effective means available to reduce the number of strikes. Review of the literature indicates that gull populations are increasing around the country. Unless positive steps are taken around the airport environment, the strike problem will increase. Control measures include habitat modifications, dispersal techniques, population control, and forecasting and avoidance.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0759824

Entities

People

  • George E. Meyer
  • Ronald J. Sobieralski
  • Rutherford C. Wooten Jr.

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Birds
  • Habitats
  • Medical Personnel
  • Wildlife

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Systems Analysis and Design