As part of efforts to boost aviation safety measures following the tragic crash of Jeju Air 7C2216, South Korea's government announced it will deploy thermal imaging cameras and bird detection radar systems at all airports within the country.
As part of efforts to boost aviation safety measures following the tragic crash of Jeju Air 7C2216, South Korea's government announced it will deploy thermal imaging cameras and bird detection radar systems at all airports within the country.
In a comprehensive aviation safety improvement plan to a National Assembly special committee, South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport outlined new measures to prevent future bird strike incidents at airports.
Among the measures to be taken will be the installation of thermal imaging cameras at all 15 domestic airports. While 11 of the country's airports do not have cameras, the cameras are already present at four airports – including Seoul-area hubs Incheon and Gimpo, Busan Gimhae, and Jeju.
The use of vehicle-mounted acoustic deterrent devices – which emit sounds and ultrasonic waves to scare birds away – will be expanded. The devices are currently used at two airports – Incheon and Jeju. All airports within the country will also see the introduction of bird detection radar.
Based on a recent audit, the South Korean government will require at least two staff members dedicated to bird strike prevention to be on duty at all times. An audit conducted found seven airports in the country had only one staff member working at night or on weekends.
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