Development of a GIS-based Bird Map Application for the Royal Thai Air Force’s Aviation Safety Management

This study aimed to assess bird strike risk and develop a GIS-based bird map application to enhance aviation safety for the Royal Thai Air Force. Five risk factors, including bird size, weight, density, activity range, and flight altitude were collected and analyzed using the data from the Royal Thai Air Force Software Center as well as the 6th Wing squadrons. Severity level and probability of occurrence were calculated and used to design a bird strike risk assessment application. The developed application allows users such as pilots and air operators to assess bird strike risk and display real-time maps and images of bird coordinates. This tool can increase safety and reduce bird strike accidents, serving both military and civilian aviation needs.