bird animal strike hazard manangement - mitigation plan - delhi airport

8/8/2019 Bird Animal Strike Hazard Manangement - Mitigation Plan - Delhi Airport

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Bird Hazard and AnimalManagement at IGI Airport

Presented by :

Pankaj Mathur Executive – BASHM Team

Delhi International Airport

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The Menace

Presence of BIRDS & ANIMALS (including bats, reptiles & mammals) in theflight path of aircraft with the potential of causing damage to aircraft and/orinjuries to persons by striking the aircraft or being ingested into the engine(s).This is referred to as BASHM (Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard Management).



White-rumped VulturePariah Kite

Soaring Scavenging Raptors

& Aerial Birds

Jungle Crow House Crow Spotted Dove



Blue BullBlack-naped Hare Jackals

Snakes PorcupineMonitor Lizard

Reptiles, Mammals & Animals



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PEA COCK=PC

SMALL BIRD=SB

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Bird affecting area on Airside

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Causes of Bird menace

• Vast areas inside the airport is an attraction for birds for feeding / restingas a lot of virtually undisturbed areas are available( baring Runways,

Taxiways and Aprons almost 60 to 75% of total area is undisturbed)

• Vegetation and insects are main attractions

• Availability of animal and poultry wastes within the buffer zone

Causes of Bird Menance



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General Attraction for

Birds & Animals

The Airport is viewed by animals and birds as a RESTINGPLACE because of the vastness, openness, and safety frompredators which can be seen from a distance.

It is also a FEEDING SITE & the runway is seen as a DINING

TABLE where food are available.

The Airport serves a PERFECT HABITAT for birds/animals andthey generally pay little heed to aircraft activity, as they do not feelthreatened by it. Thereby, increasing the chances of an incident oraccident.

The Airport however is not the MAIN FEEDING SITE except forinsects and swarms, which are attracted to Runway lights at theonset of Monsoon.



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Mitigation Measures at

IGI Airport

A dedicated BASHM team of Wildlife Controllers & BASHMInspectors work 24 x7.

Deployment of Bird chasers (84 nos).

Deployment of Sharp shooters (12 nos).

Engagement of Wildlife SOS (To Catch and relocate wild & feralanimals – 08 nos).

Engagement of Langoorwalas ( Monkey Scarer – 02 nos).



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Other Mitigation Measures

Habitat & Turf Management – Maintain grass below 6 inches.

Bird Proofing measures – Spikes etc.

Bird Scaring Methods

Covering the drains and low-lying areas.

Cover the bird attractive areas – Open meat shops, Illegal Slaughterhouses etc.

Stringent Laws – Rule 91 (Aircraft Rules, 1937)



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Area Confirmed Suspected Grand Total

Inside 14 15 29

Outside 5 10 15

Grand Total 19 25 44

Area CONFIRMED SUSPECTED

INSIDE 14 15LANDING - APPROACH 13 8

LANDING ROLL 1 1

TAKE OFF ROLL --- 6

Bird Strike Data

Jan’09 – Dec’09



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Bird / Animal Strike

Hazard Management



Dedicated vehicles fitted with Radio telephony andScarecrow devices provided to BASHM Inspectors,which are used for continuous patrol of Runways &Taxiways.

LPG operated ZON Guns positioned at criticalspots. These guns frequently changed theirpositions / directions, so that birds do not getfamiliarized with their operating pattern.

Equipments at IGI Airport

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Bio – Acoustic Devices



Improted Signal pistols, capable of producinghigh intensity light, sound and smoke.

Equipments at IGI Airport

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Laser Torches, which produce a green colored laserstick. This is very useful in low visibility conditionsand at Dawn & dusk.



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2709

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2.8 Kms.

Perimeter Wall

Manpower Deployment

Bird Chaser

Sharp Shooter

Manpower Deployment



Grass Control Operations

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Diesel Operated Machines

Grass Collection Machines

Grass Control Operations



Scheduler is in practice for controlling the excessive growth of grass at the

airport.

Cycle is completed in four weeks period covering approx 800 acres of turfarea.

Grass cutting activities on runway strip during NOTAM

Trees / bushes around fencing / perimeter road are pruned at least once aweek.

Grass cutting equipment is sent to MT for regular maintenance and repairs

Regular training / briefing of operators to ensure safe , efficient and effectivecutting operations.

Grass Cutting Plan

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Apron Cleaning



Cleaningequipment

Clingo400

Dulevo

200Quattro

Garbagetruck

AS-990

Apron Cleaning Equipment



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Indiscriminate dumping of animalgarbage inside the airport buffer zone

Presence of Wild Animals like Blue

Bulls and Jackals in the airfield

Illegal slaughtering and Open animal

garbage at Sanitary Landfill at

Ghazipur

Tall trees in take off and approach

funnel are an obstruction to aircraftflight & an attraction to birds (resting,

roosting & nesting).

Threats to Flight Safety



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Monkeys menace at Terminal buildings and AirlineHangars are a threat to passengers and employees

Stray Dogs entering Airside unchecked through various

entry gates.

Accessibility to water in open drains & water logginginside and outside the airport, is a major attraction to birdsand animals. Silt and muck in drains, add to water-loggingwoes inviting birds and animals to drink and bathe as wellas feed on aquatic fauna.

Threats to Safety



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METHODS

Visual, Acoustic, Combined visual-acoustic(pyrotechnics-Fire crackers),

Physical (harassment)

Chemical (repellents),

Capture & relocation of animals when required.

Strategic Control Measures



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PASSIVE METHODS

Denial of food & water

Resting, roosting, and nesting sites by exclusion/barrier (bird & animal-proofing)

Improving garbage discipline

Drainage system

Leveling & grading land to prevent water-logging during rains,

Maintaining low vegetation to reduce carrying capacity.

Strict compliance of Rule 91 of A/C Rules of 1937,

Aircraft Act of 1934 against dumping bird attractants in 10 km radius of AerodromeReference Point). Create awareness on bird and animal hazards.

Strategic Control Measures



We have developed BASHM SOPs to help people manage BASHMactivities in a systematic manner. Following SOPs are in place.

1. Denying food & water for birds and animals on airside

2. Denying perching , roosting and nesting

3. Inspection of birds and animals on RWYs and TXYs

4. Preventing entry of animals on to airside

5. Scaring of birds and animals

6. Post bird / animal hit activities

Systems in Place



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Equipment Tried

12 Battery operated Scary-Man devicesdeployed close to Lift-off and Touch-downzones.

Scare Crow Premier 1500 : Vehicle mountingbio-acoustic bird dispersal system designed tocombat the nuisance, health hazard or birdstrike caused by a range of species.

Flutter Strips



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Meeting & Forums

INTERACTIVE METHODS

Set up a dedicated BASHM team,

Airport Environment Monitoring Committee (AEMC),

High Level Inter-ministerial Bird Strike Committee such as the NBCC toevolve and follow proper guidelines and regulations to safe aircraftoperation from an angle of Bird/Animal-Aircraft-Strike Prevention

Follow new ICAO Standards & Recommended Practices (SARPs)effective from November 2003 and IBSC best practices.



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Synergy



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Open Suggestions

Sonic Laser Animal ChaserPir sonic bird chaser

* Modern Techniques/ Aids such as above should be researched and explored

Open Suggestions

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Master

unit withcomputer

and sound

chips

Solar panel – no power or labor required

Installation (cont.)

Speaker cables underground Incoming aircraft – “bird free”

Airport Wailer



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