
Using NEXRAD (WSR-88D) Weather Radars to track the movements of birds, AHAS represents the most comprehensive method of remote sensing of birds today. These radars were originally built to track storm cells and chart precipitation returns. They are currently also being used to keep planes away from birds. The system removes weather and aircraft from the radar returns in order to extract and display only biological targets.AHAS uses the radars to monitor bird activity in near real-time to increase flight crew awareness and planning capabilities. AHAS is the dynamic version of the BAM and is available online. Coverage includes the entire continental United States and Alaska.
Avian Hazard Advisory System
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Bird hazard information for Europe
BIRDTAM, an elaborate bird monitoring system has been developed and is being used by Germany, Belgium, and The Netherlands to generate bird strike risk intensity levels. The bird strike risk intensity levels range from 0 (nil bird strike risk) to 8 (extremely great bird strike risk). Aircrews flying over Central Europe, to include Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, and The Netherlands should consult the DOD NOTAM website during flight planning.
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BIRDTAMS 0-3 correspond to Bird Watch Condition LOW, 4-6 to MODERATE, and 7-8 to SEVERE.
For more information on BIRDTAM, contact USAFE/SEF