AN EVALUATION OF THE BIRD/AIRCRAFT STRIKE HAZARD, MALMSTROM AFB, MT

The bird/aircraft strike hazard (BASH) at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, was surveyed during the period 26 August-2 September 1977. Special emphasis was placed on local gull activities which contribute significantly to the bird strike potential. Recommendations aimed at reducing the airfield bird strike potential are part of this report. (Author)

• Corporate Authors:

  Air Force Civil Engineering Center

  Tyndall AFB, FL  United States  32403-5319
• Authors:
  • Clark, L T
  • Smedley, R D
• Publication Date: 1977-9

Media Info

• Pagination: 19 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Airport runways; Approach; Aviation safety; Bird strikes; Birds; Glide path systems; Hazards; Insects; Landing; Landing fields; Migration; Military facilities; Pest control; Rabbits; Takeoff; Warning systems; Wildlife
• Uncontrolled Terms: Aircraft safety
• Old TRIS Terms: Air force facilities; Aircraft landing; Gulls; Insect control; Repellents; Squirrels; Waterfowl
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Pavements; Safety and Human Factors; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00175387
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: AFCEC-M-9-77
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 31 1978 12:00AM