TRB Webinar: Wildlife vs. Aviation: Repelling and Deterring Techniques on October 24, 2011

TRB conducted a web briefing or "webinar" on October 24, 2011 that featured research developed by TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) related to issues and techniques for repelling and deterring wildlife at airports, as covered in ACRP Synthesis 23: Bird Harassment, Repellent, and Deterrent Techniques for Use on and Near Airports and in ACRP Report 32: Guidebook for Addressing Aircraft/Wildlife Hazards at General Aviation Airports.

Audience members will gain an understanding of a range of techniques that can help airport practitioners repel and deter wildlife at airports. The first presentation will cover techniques for reducing bird collisions with aircraft and the relative effectiveness of the various techniques.  The second presentation will explore the different species that can be found at airports. The presenter will discuss the various wildlife attractants and best management practices that can be employed by airport operators to minimize wildlife activity.

Presentations by Stephanie Ward, Mead & Hunt; John Ostrom, Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission; and, Steve Osmek, Port of Seattle - Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Moderated by John Weller, Federal Aviation Administration

View the recorded webinar.

Questions? Contact Reggie Gillum at RGillum@nas.edu.

View information about other ACRP webinars such as:

• Current Trends at Airports: Rights and Responsibilities on November 14, 2011
• Small Airports: Practical Guidance for Survival on December 5, 2011