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2006 Bird Strike Committee USA/Canada, 8th Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO
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Overhead Grid Line Systems To Exclude Waterfowl From Large Bodies Of Water, Tony Duffiney
Overhead Grid Line Systems To Exclude Waterfowl From Large Bodies Of Water, Tony Duffiney
2006 Bird Strike Committee USA/Canada, 8th Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO
The presence of birds at retention/detention basins on or adjacent to an airport increases the probability of experiencing a wildlife strike. Overhead gridline systems have proven effective for reducing the presence of birds on small water bodies. While there are several grid materials available to address bird hazards associated with small basins, the list of options decreases quickly as the distance to be spanned increases. The Michigan Wildlife Services program (WS) tested five types of grid material on three large detention basins to determine which materials could span up to 675 meters (2214.5 feet) without center supports. Additionally, the line …
Using Bird Strike Data To Monitor Bird-Hazard Control, Thomas C. Kelly, Ray Bolger, Gavin Fennessy, Michael J. A. O’Callaghan, Sorcha Sheehy, Patrick D. Bourke
Using Bird Strike Data To Monitor Bird-Hazard Control, Thomas C. Kelly, Ray Bolger, Gavin Fennessy, Michael J. A. O’Callaghan, Sorcha Sheehy, Patrick D. Bourke
2006 Bird Strike Committee USA/Canada, 8th Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO
An effective definition of a bird strike is the basis for quantifying the scale of bird hazard problems. Here we present a working definition of a bird strike, which in turn forms the basis of an analysis of 32 years’ data collected at Dublin Airport, Ireland. A variety of datasets are analysed including the number of bird strikes per ten thousand aircraft movements, the mass of the bird species being struck, the time of year at which bird strikes occur and the dimensions of the aircraft utilising the airfield. In addition, we have analysed the mean number of strikes per …
Dna Identification Of Birdstrike Remains – Progress Report, Carla J. Dove, Marcy Heacker, Lee Weigt
Dna Identification Of Birdstrike Remains – Progress Report, Carla J. Dove, Marcy Heacker, Lee Weigt
2006 Bird Strike Committee USA/Canada, 8th Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO
The FAA (William J. Hughes Technical Center), U.S. Air Force, and the Smithsonian Institution signed a five year Interagency Agreement in 2003 to develop a multi-level DNA-based identification method for bird strike remains. The tasks to be achieved include: establishment of a database of mitochondrial DNA sequences (12s, 16s, CytB and COI) for 300 species of birds; testing and refining DNA-based techniques for forensic samples; and development of user-friendly methods of collecting ‘snarge’. A separate collaboration between the Smithsonian and the University of Guelph (Canada) began in 2004 to sequence one of these target genes (COI, ‘barcode’) for all birds …
Advisory Circular 150/5200-36. Qualifications For Wildlife Biologists Conducting Wildlife Hazard Assessments And Training Curriculums For Airport Personnel Involved In Controlling Wildlife Hazards On Airports, Edward C. Cleary
2006 Bird Strike Committee USA/Canada, 8th Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO
This Advisory Circular (AC) describes the qualifications for wildlife biologists who conduct Wildlife Hazard Assessments for airports certificated under Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 139 (14 CFR, Part 139). In addition, it addresses the minimum wildlife hazard management curriculum for the initial and recurrent training of airport personnel actively involved in implementing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved Wildlife Hazard Management Plans. Wildlife biologists conducting Wildlife Hazard Assessments or presenting training for airport personnel actively involved in implementing FAA approved Wildlife Hazard Management Plans at certificated airports must have professional training and/or experience in wildlife hazard management at airports …
Methodological Framework To Assess The Relative Threat Of Bird–Strikes In Colombian Airports., Juan David Amaya-Espinel, Sergio Córdoba-Córdoba, Guillermo Rico-Hernández
Methodological Framework To Assess The Relative Threat Of Bird–Strikes In Colombian Airports., Juan David Amaya-Espinel, Sergio Córdoba-Córdoba, Guillermo Rico-Hernández
2006 Bird Strike Committee USA/Canada, 8th Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO
The likely risk of a bird-aircraft collision (bird-strike) in a given airport was assessed using a standard methodological evaluation of birds along the runaway to record data and spatial distribution of danger; and making a threat categorization. Contiguous quadrants of 200 X 200 meters were located along the runaway from one head to the other with a center point count at 100 m, in which all birds were recorded for 15 minutes, accounting for species identification, number of individuals (flock size), flight altitude from ground to > 1,000 m, flight direction including number of perpendicular crosses, and behavioral characteristics (flight, roosting, …
Avian Influenza: What Field Biologists Should Know, Carla J. Dove, Marcy Heacker
Avian Influenza: What Field Biologists Should Know, Carla J. Dove, Marcy Heacker
2006 Bird Strike Committee USA/Canada, 8th Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO
Because field biologists, airfield personnel, and those involved in bird strike prevention often handle blood and other tissue of avian origin, they need to understand the means of transmission and know effective ways to protect themselves and those that will be examining the remains for identification purposes. This poster will present up-to-date information on the HPAI H5N1 (Avian Flu) virus and provide details of how to safely handle bird remains. A list of websites and other information regarding safe handling of bird strike remains is provided.
Bat Strikes: Past, Present, And Future, Suzanne C. Peurach
Bat Strikes: Past, Present, And Future, Suzanne C. Peurach
2006 Bird Strike Committee USA/Canada, 8th Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO
All but a few North American bats are insectivorous and weigh less than 35 g, but this diverse group of mammals also contains species with wingspans up to 2 meters and weighing a kg or more. Even small-bodied bats can cause considerable damage when encountered in swarms. When aircraft head into new territory and encounter strikes, the ability to identify the species of bat struck is paramount to preventing future strikes. Identifications of bats from fragmentary evidence are made by comparing samples recovered from aircraft with specimens housed in the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History. This collection, worldwide …
The Vectorial 3d Bird Flight Monitoring System: A New Tool To Track And Manage Birds On Airports, Raoul Tomassi
The Vectorial 3d Bird Flight Monitoring System: A New Tool To Track And Manage Birds On Airports, Raoul Tomassi
2006 Bird Strike Committee USA/Canada, 8th Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO
Among the many sensors available to detect and track bird movement on airports, few provide a satisfactory capacity to both monitor bird flight and the capability to rapidly review, update, and improve monitoring capabilities. The Vectorial Three Dimension Bird Flight (V3DBF) Monitoring System has been developed to provide detection and analysis of bird movement using digital images and advanced image analysis technology. The sensor system is capable of identifying bird targets and using geometric relationships between sensors and the targets to identify the range and altitude of birds. The rapid refresh rate of the system allows horizontal and vertical tracking …
Nicarbazin: An Avian Reproductive Inhibitor For Pigeons And Geese, Christi A. Yoder, Michael L. Avery, Erick Wolf
Nicarbazin: An Avian Reproductive Inhibitor For Pigeons And Geese, Christi A. Yoder, Michael L. Avery, Erick Wolf
2006 Bird Strike Committee USA/Canada, 8th Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO
Nicarbazin (NCZ) is an anticoccidial drug routinely used in the poultry industry. When fed to laying hens, NCZ impacts reproduction by either reducing hatchability of eggs or reducing rate of egg laying. Initial laboratory tests were conducted with mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) to determine the efficacy of NCZ as a waterfowl contraceptive. Hatchability was 26% for mallards fed 34 mg NCZ/kg body weight (500 ppm in feed) for 14 days compared to 55% for control mallards. Based on these results, two field studies, one each in Oregon and Colorado, were conducted with Canada geese (Branta canadensis), which showed a 50-56% decrease …