Bird Strike Avoidance System for Dover AFB, Delaware,

Abstract

The Traffic Control and Landing System (TRACALS) Directorate, Military Airlift Command (MAC/DCF) developed, tested and implemented an innovative bird strike advisory system for aircraft operations at Dover AFB DE. With the support and participation of representatives from HQ Air Force Systems Command (AFSC), HQ Air Force Communications Command (AFCC), Rome Air Development Center (RADC), Air Force Engineering and Services Center (AFESC), and the USAF Airlift Center (USAFALCENT), HQ MAC/DCF successfully conducted problem analyses and the evaluation of solution alternatives to alleviate a severely critical instrument flight rule (IFR) safety hazard. The resultant procedures have greatly contributed to diminishing the bird strike hazard in the Dover flying area, and achieved establishment of an effective bird detection/advisory system. System limitations have been identified and are being addressed through equipment enhancements and local community cooperation. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 25, 1984
Accession Number
ADP004206

Entities

People

  • P. Desaulniers

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Airlift Operations
  • Bird Strikes
  • Engineering
  • Hazards
  • Instrument Flight
  • South Carolina

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management