Foreign Object Debris and Damage in Aviation

Foreign Object Debris and Damage in Aviation is a comprehensive book that covers biological and non-biological FOD and associated FOD in aviation, including cost, management, and wildlife considerations. It explores aircraft operation in adverse weather conditions and inanimate FOD management programs and provides management plans for wildlife.

Format: Hardback
Length: 516 pages
Publication date: 28 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Foreign Object Debris (FOD) and Foreign Object Damage (FOD) in aviation are covered in great detail in the book. It provides a thorough treatment of the wide range of FOD, taking into account a variety of factors such as cost, management, and wildlife. The management of debris begins at the aircraft design phase, and the book includes numerical analyses for estimating damage caused by strikes. The book also explores aircraft operations in adverse weather conditions and inanimate FOD management programs for airports, airlines, airframe, and engine manufacturers. It focuses on the sources of FOD, the categories of damage caused by FOD, and both the direct and indirect costs caused by FOD. In addition, the book provides management plans for wildlife, including positive and passive methods.

The book is of interest to aviation industry personnel, aircraft transport and ground operators, aircraft pilots, and aerospace or aviation engineers. Readers will gain valuable insights into managing FOD to ensure air traffic safety while minimizing costs to airlines and airports.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367678418