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http://dx.doi.org/10.12985/ksaa.2014.22.1.130

A Study for Efficient Foreign Object Debris Detection on Runways  

Lee, Kwang-Byeng (Dept. of Information and Telecomm Engineering, Incheon National University)
Lee, Jonggil (Dept. of Information and Telecomm Engineering, Incheon National University)
Kim, Donghoon (Dept. of Information and Telecomm Engineering, Incheon National University)
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Journal of the Korean Society for Aviation and Aeronautics / v.22, no.1, 2014 , pp. 130-135 More about this Journal
Abstract
FOD(Foreign Object Debris) has the potential threat to damage aircraft during critical phases of take-off and landing roll with some objects including metal on the runway. FOD can be found anywhere on an airport's air operation areas such as runway, taxiway and apron. It can lead to catastrophic loss of life and airframe, and increased maintenance and operating costs. In this paper, we defined FOD and surveyed its riskiness and necessity of automatic FOD detection system. We compared the requirements of the environment in Korea to the FAA advisory circular. Also we analyzed operation methods of FOD detection systems already installed at some airports. Based on the surveys mentioned above, we propose hybrid type of FOD detection system considering the environment in Korea which uses millimeter wave radar, optical camera and thermal imaging camera to detect FOD efficiently. In management approach, fixed type of the system should be installed for real-time monitoring, and mobile type of the system can be used additionally.
Keywords
Foreign Object Debris, FOD; millimetre wave Radar;
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