Bird detection in the airfield area as a factor in ensuring ornithological safety of aircraft flights

The article considers the problem of ensuring ornithological safety of aircraft flights in the aerodrome area, where collisions with birds pose a serious threat that can lead to serious consequences in the form of an aviation accident or an aviation incident. Also, such collisions often lead to significant financial losses for airports, airlines, and insurance companies. The purpose of the study is to analyze the existing bird detection system in the aerodrome area, assess the quality of these systems and develop recommendations for improving the efficiency of using systems that ensure ornithological safety. The article considers various methods of bird detection: visual observation, acoustic systems, radar systems. An assessment of the effectiveness of the methods is given taking into account the accuracy, range and applicability in various conditions. The methods of statistical data analysis, analysis of the probability of occurrence of a dangerous factor are applied. The study revealed the need to use special ornithological radar stations with improved detection range and automatic target recognition, as well as the use of acoustic systems to detect birds in adverse weather conditions. The importance of continuous monitoring of the ornithological situation in the airfield area and timely decision-making in the event of a dangerous factor is noted. To effectively ensure ornithological safety of aircraft flights, it is necessary to implement a comprehensive system that combines modern detection technologies, automated warning systems and bird scaring methods developed for each airport. Further research based on this work should be aimed at developing more accurate and effective radars in terms of bird detection range and improving the methods of forecasting and identifying the likelihood of a dangerous factor and a risk factor. 

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