A system for deterring bird strikes on an airborne aircraft is provided. The system includes at least one light configured to project light at optical wavelengths within an avian species optical sensitivity but having low or no observability by pilots. The light is further configured to flash. The system additionally includes at least one audio projection device configured to broadcast alert or predatory calls within avian species auditory capability. The audio projection device is also capable of audio projection in airflow having speeds up to about 250 KIAS.


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    Title :

    Airborne Bird Strike Countermeasure


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    Publication date :

    2016-02-04


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    A01M Tierfang, Tierfallen oder Abschreckvorrichtungen für Tiere , CATCHING, TRAPPING OR SCARING OF ANIMALS / B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT



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