Avoid birdsT.O.E Dream said:Is there a way around the problem?
There are lots of solutions used, airports have load noise and flashing light bird scarers, some places also use hawks and models of hawks.I know that no solution is out there so what are some things that's stopping it?
Some fighter aircraft (particulalrly Russian) have a retractable screen over the inlet to stop debris being sucked in on rought airstrips. But these inlets are very small and close to the body - the fan on a 777 or A380 is about 10ft across it would be tricky to have a bird proof screen for this.Lsos said:I'm sure they could simply angle the jet inlet up, for example. Maybe put some sort of screen over it while they were at it.
T.O.E Dream said:Is there a way around the problem?
T.O.E Dream said:I know that no solution is out there so what are some things that's stopping it?
When a bird gets sucked into an engine, it can cause damage to the engine and potentially lead to an emergency landing. The bird's body or feathers can also block the airflow, reducing the engine's performance.
Bird strikes on aircraft are relatively common, with an estimated 10,000 strikes reported in the United States alone each year. However, not all bird strikes result in birds being sucked into engines.
In rare cases, a bird strike can cause enough damage to an engine to lead to a plane crash. However, most modern aircraft engines are designed to withstand bird strikes and have multiple layers of protection.
Airports and airlines have a variety of measures in place to prevent bird strikes. These include using bird repellant systems, keeping grass and vegetation short around runways, and conducting regular inspections to remove any potential bird hazards.
The most common types of birds involved in bird strikes are gulls, followed by raptors (such as hawks and eagles), and waterfowl (such as geese and ducks). However, any type of bird can potentially be involved in a bird strike.