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Tarsier Automatic Runway Debris Monitoring System

The system uses millimeter wave radars to con4nuously

scan runway surfaces for FOD or damage.

Fully opera4onal and proven for

the past 5 years:

London Heathrow Airport
Vancouver
Doha
Boscombe Down (Military)

These high resolu4on radars are ideally suited for detec4ng debris day or
night 24/7 opera4on.
The radar performance is not aected by dust or heat waves and pinpoints
debris loca4on in precise range and bearing.
Advanced digital signal processing accurately iden4es and conrms debris
elimina4ng false alarms.
The system has been proven to detect metal, plas4c, rubber, glass and
organic maEer.
A high resolu4on night camera combined with a near infrared illuminator
tuned to the lens system far exceeds any compe4ng night vision system.
An event log records data for historical analysis
Contact: [email protected]
Welcome
F
oreign Object Debris (FOD), Whilst birds were the earliest hazard to
Wildlife and Drones are all flight, Drones are becoming the latest and
items that will appear on every biggest flying threat in our sky. Sales of
Aerodrome Risk register, whether drones continue to soar as quickly as the
it is Civilian or Military. The risks technology and capability they hold. In line
that these hazards present are high and the with this we see a rapidly increasing level
consequences potentially catastrophic, as we of Safety reports from Flight crew and
know only too well from the highest profile aerodromes. As much as the unregulated
occurrences. A bird strike is what forced US use of these is a threat to aviation, we also
Airways Flight 1249 to crash land in the icy embrace their use for practical application
Hudson River. Fortunately the piloting skills in everyday airfield operations Airfield
of Chelsey Sullenberger, who managed to inspections, Bird scaring and Surveillance
land the aircraft safely in the river, saved the and even Meteorological forecasting. They
lives of all 155 passengers on board. Unlike the offer an effective and efficient solution to
Miracle on the Hudson, it was FOD that sealed undertake duties that can be complex and
the fate of 113 people when Air France 4590 time consuming.
crashed in Paris. Like those that tragically lost FOD continues to be a big cost, mainly to
their lives, it brought the end to Concorde and airlines/aircraft operators. Airport operators
supersonic passenger flight. In Aviation, we continue to invest time, effort and money
dont need a Hollywood blockbuster to tell us into manual and technological procedures to
the consequences, but they do highlight them mitigate what is one of the greatest risks
to the wider world. we face.
Bird Strikes have been a known and For decades, Aerodrome operators have
common hazard since the Wright brothers worked with suppliers, Aviation Regulators
started flying. The first recorded bird strike and Flight Safety Committees to provide
occurred while Wilbur Wright was flying the best solutions to the hazards we face in
over Huffman Prairie in Dayton in 1905. In Aviation. At FAHM, lets take the opportunity
his diary, written on September 7, 1905, he to share in all of our experiences to continue
recorded, Twice passed over fences into to make aviation a safer place.
Breads cornfield. Chased flocks of birds on
two rounds and killed one which fell on top of
upper surface and after a time fell off when We welcome you to FAHM 2017.
swinging a sharp curve.
The earliest known fatal airplane crash
involving a bird took place in 1912. A Wright
Model EX, flown by Wright-trained Calbraith
Perry Rodgers, ran into a flock of seagulls
before plunging into the sea only 500ft
from where he had recently completed a
transcontinental crossing.

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Speakers Richard retains his lifelong interest and

passion in aviation through independent
aviation consultancy and looks forward
to welcoming you to FOD & Habitat
Management 2017.

RichaRd allen MSc cMilT McGi caThy BoyleS

Wildlife administrator
Richard is a dedicated hands-on aviation operations department,
operations and logistics professional, with a dallas/Fort Worth international airport
broad career spanning a range of high-profile
leading sectors including aviation, logistics Cathy is a Federal Aviation Administration
andy BaxTeR
and oil & gas. (FAA)-Qualified Airport Wildlife Biologist.
Managing director,
He started his career in the Royal Air Force She has been DFW Airports Wildlife
Birdstrike Management
as a logistics Officer and spent much of his Administrator since 2006, coordinating with
19 years of service working with and tasking numerous airport departments and outside
Andy heads the specialist UK based
the militarys strategic heavy-lift aircraft, professionals to implement the airports
Birdstrike Management team. Currently
establishing and operating deployed airfield Wildlife Hazard Management Program. Her
working at over seventy airports around
facilities around the world, and working in duties include ensuring compliance with
the world. BML provide advice on bird and
support of United Nations Humanitarian federal and state regulations pertaining to
wildlife strike habitat management, active
Missions. wildlife hazard mitigation at DFW Airport;
control, training and risk to airports, airlines,
A move to Heathrow Airport as the Airside training Airfield Operations personnel in
insurers, government and regulators. With
Operations Manager followed after which identifying, reporting and mitigating wildlife
a programme of developing novel solutions
he took on the responsibility of Head of and wildlife attractants; developing the
and ensuring compliance with International
Aerodrome Safeguarding, Assurance and airports Wildlife Stewardship (Awareness)
Standards and Recommended Practices, Andy
Training for the then 6 remaining BAA Group Campaign; and promoting wildlife Strike
and his team bring together professional
Airports. During his time at Heathrow Richard awareness to minimize hazards to aircraft
ornithological expertise and wildlife strike
also became the founding Chair of the Special safety. She has B.S. degrees in Biology and
prevention options to understand and reduce
Interest Group for Airside Operations, and Wildlife Management from the University of
key risks at airports around the globe. Andy
oversaw the groundwork for the creation of Wisconsin- Stevens Point, and a M.S. degree
continues to develop and present research
the UKs first National Airside qualification. in Biology from The University of Texas at
results to the wider community and provide
Through this work and as a Non-Executive Arlington. She worked for 9 years in science
birdstrike mitigation analysis and advice to
Board Director, Richard was asked to Chair program development at UT Arlington before
colleagues in the industry.
the National Aviation Industry Skills Board landing her current position.
a group representing the broad spectrum
of aviation from the Regulator through to
airlines and ground handlers.

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 demonstrator through to commercialization
including engaging the regulatory agencies
such as the FCC, FAA and Departments of
Defense all while maintaining a focus on P&L
and manufacturing. Bishop served as the
Aviation Chair for Geospatial Transportation
Mapping Association, (GTMA) to help develop
policy, regulation and strategy for mapping
of airports. Bishop keeps focused attention-
to-detail on items that will impact the user,
regulator, manufacturer and customer
dan SpRinkle FeRnando lopez-calleja throughout the entire process and product
Vice president of operations head of aerodrome licensing & assurance, life cycle. He is a graduate of Kings College
with the city and county of denver, heathrow airport of London, Embry Riddle University and San
denver international airport Diego State University.
Fernando Lopez-Calleja is a trained
Dan has more than 28 years in the aviation Aeronautical Engineer with a Master Degree
industry, 22 years of that with the Denver in Aerodynamics from the Ecole National
International Airport. Prior to joining the Superieure de lAeronautique et de lEspace
City and County of Denver, Dan worked in in Toulouse, France. Fernando has 18 years
various sectors of the aviation industry to experience in the Aviation Industry, working in
include the Airlines, FBOs and the U.S. Air aircraft design, aerodynamic consultancy, and
Force. His formal education includes an for the last 12 years within Heathrow Airport
MBA from Regis University, a Bachelors across the Development and Operations
of Science degree from Southern Illinois departments. Fernando is currently Head of
University and an Airframe and Powerplant Aerodrome Licensing and Regulation, and
license from the FAA. Through the American is accountable for all aspects of aerodrome
lT. col. G.G BeRRy
Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), he safety and certification at Heathrow.
US Marine corp
completed the Airport Certified Employee
and Certified Manager ranking and completed
Lieutenant Colonel Berry assumed his current
the requirements for obtaining the Accredited
position at Headquarters Marine Corps
Airport Executive status. Dan is a current
Aviation as the Strategy and Plans Head
Board Member for AAAE and enjoys speaking
in July, 2016. He also serves at the F-35B
at various airports sharing and learning best
Sustainment Lead for the Marine Corps.
practices from airport colleagues.
LtCol Berry is a graduate of the Virginia
Military Institute and was commissioned in
Nov 1994; then attending Naval Flight Training
at Pensacola, Florida, Corpus Christi, and
Kingsville, Texas. He then reported for duty at
GRanT BiShop VMAT-203 for flight training in the AV-8B.
Moy Bishop & associates

Prior to entering industry, Mr. Bishop served

as an F16 Wild Weasel Pilot in both combat
and peacetime operations. Upon entering
industry, he developed and patented the
FOD Finder detection system. He has served
with several other aerospace and technology
companies to provide a complete solution for
advanced technology companies transitioning
their products from R&D concept

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coordinating the daily operations at Heathrow grass management on dairy farms, turf farms
- terminals, security, baggage, airfield, and airports.
engineering and landside. During this time, he As a mechanical engineer graduated from
lead Heathrows response for many Airport the university of Amersfoort. 1987 Started as
operational incidents including the BA038 mechanic in agricultural machinery. In 1988
Aircraft accident. started as mechanical engineer at company
Trilo, later on prototyping and sales.
September 2008 founding the company
Vanmac with partner leo van Loen and
distrubutor from specialized turf equipment
for sodfarms for thr area of Europe and
Michael WaReinG middle East. February 2009 Vanmac buys the
operational Support officer, naTS drawings and production rights from Trilo.
From February 2009 till date owner and
commercial director Vanmac ( manufacturer
from Trilo machinery)

niGel hoUlTon
Manager airside operations,
heathrow airport

Nigel has 35 years of Aviation experience,

proudly served at London Heathrow.
Broad experience in Security and Airfield
neil pRiTchaRd Operations. With 16 years experience as an
head of airside Strategic planning Airfield Manager, has been involved in the
and development, management of all operational scenarios.
heathrow airport He Has specialism in Wildlife & Habitat philippe BoiTeUx
management, Firearms control, Aircraft Business development,
Neil Pritchard is an Aviation professional with recovery and emergency response. Nigel has aiRBUS GRoUp
8 years experience at the worlds busiest the reputation to be in charge when airfield
International airport Heathrow. response is most required, most notably for Philippe Boiteux is a civil Engineer who
Neil currently leads Strategy and the BA038 Aircraft accident and more recent is in charge of developing new business
Development for Airside at Heathrow, Aircraft with lost cowling on take-off and opportunities and spin off companies based
driving optimizations in safety, efficiency return with engine fires. on Innovations and Airbus Research and
and punctuality that are required in Airspace, development outcome. He started his career
Surface Movement and Ground Operations as Engineer in various field of activities like
to meet the 25-year Master Plan through systems development for Car Manufacturers,
process, infrastructure and technology Railways, Industry, Telecommunication and
projects. then Airplanes and helicopters.
Prior to this role, Neil was Head of Airside Prior to joining Airbus, Philippe leaded, as
during 2011, the key function of this role was CEO, an Airbus subsidiary involved in Non
the accountability for Airside Operations, Destructive Testing services all over the
including Airside Safety Department, Winter world. In particular he created daughter
Operations, Airfield Asset, Maintenance & companies in South Africa and Mexico.
Facilities. Neil succeeded in this role from
Operations Manager for Airside. During
peTeR Van MiSpelaaR
this time leading the implementation and
World Birdstrike association WBa
development of the Tarsier Automated FOD
detection system.v Neil has also spent 2
Born on a dairy farm, with 25 year experience
years as an Airport Duty Manager, leading and
in grass and grass machinery engineering,

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 Wildlife Hazard Mitigation and Conservation Division and Flight Standards Division. In
Program at the Seattle-Tacoma International 1999 joined Athens Airport as Head Airside
Airport. Mr. Osmek is a Certified Wildlife Operations and in 2005 he was appointed
Biologist (CWB) and a Qualified Airport Head Aviation Safety Management System.
Wildlife Biologist (QAWB). Since January 2011 he is employed at EASA
as Senior Regulations Officer - Aerodromes.
His main area of expertise is Aerodrome
Operations.

STeVe oSMek
Wildlife Biologist,
Seattle Tacoma international airport

After obtaining Wildlife degrees from the

University of Minnesota, Mr. Osmek studied
VaSileioS STeFanioRoS
black bears and wolves in NE Minnesota
airport Rulemaking officer, eaSa
and then spent 21 years conducting marine
mammal and seabird research in Antarctica
Vasileios (Hellenic national) started his
and the Pacific NW. In 1998 he began working
aviation career in the Hellenic CAA in 1995
at airports as a USDA Wildlife Services
working at Kos Airport, and later at Airport
Biologist and since 2000 he has lead the

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Programme Day 1
09.00 Wildlife & habitat Management
Welcome introductions and overview Cathy Boyles
Wildlife Administator Airfield Operations, DFW Dallas
Welcome and overview - chairman Fort Worth Airport
Richard Allen
ex Head of Airside Training & Assurance BAA, Former conventional approaches to BhM
Chair UK Aviation Industry Skills Board, and Former Andy Baxter
Supply & Movements Officer RAF Birdstrike Management

importance of safety Lunch

Vasileios Stefanioros
Airport Rulemaking Officer, EASA Session 3:
drones as a aviation hazard, detection
Managing the effects of hazards at aerodromes and control as an operational tool
Michael Wareing
Operational Support Officer, NATS drone defence - The hazard with drones & Uk
regulation
Session 1: Fernando Lopez-Calleja
Managing the habitat Head of Aerodrome Licensing & Assurance, London
Heathrow Airport
Safety approaches to cutting grass/protecting ReSa
and runway infringements developing & Testing the drone case study with Faa
Peter Van Mispelaar Dan Sprinkle
World Birdstrike Association WBA Vice President Operations, Denver International
Airport
The importance of a habitat Management programme
& Governance Break
Nigel Houlton
Manager Airside Operations, Heathrow Airport The Growth of UaV and development of
Requirements and approval concepts for
Break drone operations at aerodromes
Edmond Bouchet and Florian Schmidt
Session 2 : Airsight GmbH
Bird hazard Management
Close
automated avian detection case Study
Steve Osmek 19.30
Wildlife Biologist, Seattle Tacoma International evening delegate dinner
Airport

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Programme Day 2
09.00 Trials in emerging Fod detection technology The
Welcome / Review of day 1 - chairman Rome case Study
Giancarlo Elmi
Session 4 : Safety leadership Rheinmetall Italia S.p.A.

The aiRBiRd story, Birdstrike Mitigation in airbus Lunch

Philippe Boiteux
Business Development, AIRBUS GROUP
Session 6 :
learning from the warning signs...... airfield Safety Management
Managing Safety & Fod
Neil Pritchard combined Safety Management case Study
Head of Airside & Strategy, Heathrow Airport. Naushad Mytheen Kannu
Keynote speech to American Association of Airport Head of Safety, Dubai International Airport
Executives AAAE
The Importance of Training as part of SMS
Break
15:00- 15.30
Session 5 : Review, Questions & Close
progression in Fod detection
systems & regulation

Fod Theory to Reality

Grant Bishop
Moy Bishop & Associates

Fod US Military perspective

Lt. Col. G.G Berry
US Marine Corp

a Mathematical model to assess the cost of Fod

David A.Popko
Georgetown University

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