Current Airport Inspection Practices Regarding FOD (Foreign Object Debris/Damage) (2011) / Chapter Skim
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Even considering personnel and training costs, manual detection of FOD may be a less expensive detection method than other options. Indeed, manual detection is an important part of any FOD management program, whether or not that program includes the use of FOD detection technology or equipment.
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TABLE 2 SUMMARY OF FOD DETECTION SYSTEMS debris during reduced visibility or minimal contrast conditions, manual detection can be effective with properly trained employees having a keen eye for foreign objects on the airfield. Furthermore, McCreary (2010)
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207 Benefits of Automated FOD Detection Direct Benefits: • Detect, find, and identify FOD or other runway hazards • Improve operational safety • Reduce airline operating costs • Reduce airport operating costs • Provide uniform risk exposure for all movements.
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This involves an assessment of risk, and takes place whether FOD has been detected manually or through automated means. In actual practice, risk assessment in a FOD management program is a two-part process.
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CURRENT AIRPORT DETECTION PRACTICES Systems in Use When queried as to the type of systems in use to detect FOD at participating airports, 100% of respondents indicated they used a manual system, such as human or visual detection (Figure 10)
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Airports with Technology and Equipment in Use for Detecting Foreign Object Debris Only two participating airports (4% of respondents) indicated they currently use some sort of technology or equipment for detecting FOD.
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