Bristol invests in latest wireless technology to manage bird hazards
Wed 13/08/2003
BIRD CONTROL WITHOUT WIRES
Bristol International Airport has employed the latest technologies to improve safety on the airfield. Mobile computers and a wireless network are being used to capture data about the Bird Hazard via airfield ‘hotspots' and being made available to key staff through a reporting engine available on the airport's Intranet.
The system, implemented by the airport team with ClickAirport Activity Manager, will improve safeguarding by ensuring quality data input and a framework of analysis, allowing everyone in the decision-making process more visibility of information. The system, which went live in July, is already reducing the paper mountain with which managing birds is usually associated and it is anticipated that time previously spent compiling monthly, quarterly and annual reports can be focussed on reducing the risk of bird strikes to aircraft movements.
Bird strikes cost the civil aviation industry .5 billion per annum worldwide and ClickAirport works with leading experts to bring best practice techniques into airports with their systems.
Richard Moore, IT Manager of Bristol International airport says, "while most airports are primarily looking at the benefits of new technologies to the passenger and terminal based staff, we are committed to reviewing their use for all manner of benefits. We are delighted to have had the opportunity to improve airfield safety".
Richard Atkinson, Managing Director of ClickAirport observes, "Aviation has always been at the forefront of improving safeguarding but recent increases in public awareness of airfield hazards need to be addressed with a step change in risk management. The current air traffic numbers offer the perfect opportunity to invest in safety initiatives before movements increase and the number of incidents rises with it. ClickAirport provides the tools to make this happen".
The system, implemented by the airport team with ClickAirport Activity Manager, will improve safeguarding by ensuring quality data input and a framework of analysis, allowing everyone in the decision-making process more visibility of information. The system, which went live in July, is already reducing the paper mountain with which managing birds is usually associated and it is anticipated that time previously spent compiling monthly, quarterly and annual reports can be focussed on reducing the risk of bird strikes to aircraft movements.
Bird strikes cost the civil aviation industry .5 billion per annum worldwide and ClickAirport works with leading experts to bring best practice techniques into airports with their systems.
Richard Moore, IT Manager of Bristol International airport says, "while most airports are primarily looking at the benefits of new technologies to the passenger and terminal based staff, we are committed to reviewing their use for all manner of benefits. We are delighted to have had the opportunity to improve airfield safety".
Richard Atkinson, Managing Director of ClickAirport observes, "Aviation has always been at the forefront of improving safeguarding but recent increases in public awareness of airfield hazards need to be addressed with a step change in risk management. The current air traffic numbers offer the perfect opportunity to invest in safety initiatives before movements increase and the number of incidents rises with it. ClickAirport provides the tools to make this happen".
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