Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard Master Sergeant Matthew Palesky 52 FW/SEF Spangdahlem AB, Germany

Overview Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Program Basics Mitigation Techniques Active Passive Questions

BASH Program Basics Designate BASH Managers Develop procedures for handling bird strikes BASH Surveys Date Time Species Location

BASH Program Basics Designate Phase I and Phase II Bird/Wildlife Watch Condition (BWC) codes Low - Wildlife activity on and around the airfield Moderate - Wildlife activity near the active runway or other specific location Severe - Wildlife activity on or immediately above the active runway or other specific location

BASH Program Basics Assess risks with flying schedule Avoid +/- 1hr sunrise/sunset Avoid low level Avoid landfills, stockyards, food processing plants, shorelines, rivers Bird Hazard Working Group (BHWG) Set up Passive and Active Mitigation Measures

Mitigation Techniques Passive Measures Avian Radar Airfield Vegetation Management Recommended grass height 17-35cm Airfield Fencing No gaps or holes

Mitigation Techniques Airfield Drainage Hangars Habitat modification Off base Landfills Waste water Farms/crops

Mitigation Techniques Active measures Depredation Air rifle Shotgun Paintball gun Pyrotechnics Bangers Screamers CAPA (long range)

Mitigation Techniques Acoustic harassment Distress calls Propane cannons Trapping and relocation Falconer program Canine program

Mitigation Techniques

Mitigation Techniques

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