Avian Radar - Is It Worth the Cost?
Abstract
Major Ehasz explored the correlations between bird strike data at United States Air Force (USAF) airfields prior to Avian Radar installation and post Avian Radar installation in order to perform a Business Case Analysis (BCA) to help guide future potential purchases of Avian Radar. He defined the scope of the bird strike problem, explained the associated costs, explored current mitigation efforts leading up to Avian Radar, performed statistical analysis of USAF airfield strike data, and finally suggested additional future solutions for further research. Major Ehasz recommended that all airfields (both civilian and military) recommit to the application of current Air Force Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Safety Hazard (BASH) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidance in order to obtain proven bird population and bird strike reductions. As a result of this research, Major Ehasz has concluded that existing Avian Radar is not a cost effective method of bird strike reduction, but the USAF should continue to use existing systems for experimentation and collection of further data in order to continue to pursue the technological breakthroughs of tomorrow.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA562502
Entities
People
- Robert F. Ehasz
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology