Avian Radar System May Prevent Aircraft Bird Strikes
Birds have been a cause for concern for airport authorities all over the world for decades, as they inadvertently encroach on airplane flight paths, often with disastrous results. The Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) recently reported that since 1988 world-wide bird strikes have been responsible for 219 deaths and extensive damage to more than 200 aircraft. It is estimated that damage to aircraft in the United States is estimated to be approximately $126 million annually.
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