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Bird Strike Prevention Part 2: An Investigation of Bird Strike Prevention Methods in Israel and a Comparison to Panama City’s Tocumen International Airport

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This project addressed the problem of bird strikes at Panama’s Tocumen International Airport. Globally and in Panama, bird strikes threaten passenger safety, damage aircraft, and harm wildlife. Through data analysis, interviews, observations, benchmarking, and case study research, we found that black vultures are the biggest bird strike risk in Panama. In addition, bird strike risk increases during raptor migratory seasons. We also determined Tocumen Airport has many factors that attract birds to the property. Some of these factors are man-made, including trash in surrounding communities and new construction, while others are environmental causes, such as mangroves and tall grass. No single method can remove all the contributing factors, so the airport should consider using multiple bird strike prevention methods, such as landscape management and avian radar, as well as work together with the surrounding communities to reduce trash near the airport property.

  • This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.
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  • E-project-121715-162333
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  • 2015
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  • 2015-12-17
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  • Panama City
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