Volacom - Model BCAS Air -Bird and Wildlife Control System
Volacom's BCAS Air is a comprehensive and automated system designed for controlling bird and wildlife presence, primarily around sensitive zones such as airports, industrial sites, and off-shore facilities. This advanced solution integrates panoramic thermal imaging for detection, an acoustic module for deterrence, and a data monitoring and control center to provide 24/7 operational capability. The system addresses the specific ornithological and operational needs of each installation, ensuring effective management of birds to prevent interference with human activities while being harmless to wildlife. BCAS Air is field-tested across various environments with proven results, offering high efficiency and minimizing bird habituation. With compliance to standards set by ICAO, FAA, and ECAC, the solution is designed to maintain operation without affecting safety. BCAS Air boasts a long service life over 15 years, reduced maintenance costs, and the highest standards of quality control.
Our fully automated system for bird and wildlife control covers the whole spectrum of detection, recognition, tracking and deterrence of birds from zones of protection, 24/7, in all weather conditions. It is the most technologically advanced bird control solution on the global market, keeping airports bird-free in a nature-friendly way.
Detection
Panoramic Thermal Imaging Camera
- 180° panoramic field of view of each unit
- 500+ meters detection of average-size birds
- Detection, recognition, and tracking of birds in all weather conditions, even in zero visibility
- Multiple bird detections
Deterrence
Acoustic Module
- Designed to evoke ASR (Acoustic Startle Reflex)
- Powerful acoustic emitter – 145 dB @ 1 m
- Effective deterrence at 400 m
- Unique sound wave – no habituation, no harassment ● Minimal noise disturbance – only upon detection
- Sound wave focused at targeted birds
- Runway clearance function – manual structured emission of signals by all units as little as 1 min before take-off / landing
Data
Monitoring and Control Center
- Modular web-based application
- Video record of every detection
- Remote control of all functions
- Quick storage and data retrieval
- Statistical database with detection logs
- Оver 150 systems on 4 continents
- Custom design to satisfy the particular ornithological and operational needs of each airport
- Fully automatic solution with outstanding efficiency through a combination of bird control techniques
- Operational 24/7 in all-weather conditions
- No habituation – scientifically proven and field-tested for all types of birds
- Highest build quality, low maintenance costs and 15+ years lifetime expectancy
- State of the art technology and innovation, 100% quality control
- Harmless to wildlife
- Sensitization effect on birds towards protected areas
- Full compliance with ICAO, FAA, ECAC and other generally applicable airport non-interference and safety standards
Camera specification
- Detector type : Uncooled LWIR Thermal Imager
- Resolution : 640px x 4096px
- Pixel size : 17 µm
- Spectral band : 7.5 – 13.5 µm
- Performance : <50 mK @ f/1.0
- Focal length : 19/25/35/50 mm
- Vertical field of view (VFOV) : 26°/20°/14°/9.9°26°/20°/14°/9.9°
- Horizontal field of view (HFOV) : 32°/25°/18°/12.4°32°/25°/18°/12.4°
- Spatial field of view (IFOV) : 20° x 205°
- Bird detection range (100cm wingspan) : max. 1300m @ 50mm focal length
- Maximum horizontal angle of rotation : 180°
- Scanning rate – 180° : 12s @ 25mm focal length
- Minimum scanning angle (horizontal) : 1°
- Power supply : 24VDC / 2A
Acoustic specifications
- Sensitivity 2x1W/1m : 123 dB
- Sound Pressure Level (Peak) : 145 dB
- Beam width : ± 15° @ 2kHz/-3dB
- Deterrence signal : Proprietary for evoking ASR
- Max power : 600W
- Nominal impedance : 2×4 ohm
- Power supply : 24VDC / 2A
Control module specification
- Dimensions : H/W/D 900/700/500 mm
- Weight : 70 kg
- Power supply : 85-264 VАC / 50-60Hz / 5.9A
Connection and communication specification
- Communication interface : Ethernet
- Ethernet type : 10/100 Mbps, RJ-45
- Protocols : TCP/IP, HTTPS, FTP, SNMP
- Ethernet standard : IEEE 802.3
- User interface : Web-based UI
Environmental conditions
- Operating temperature : -20°C ÷ +55°C
- Storage temperature : -20°C ÷ +60°C
- Operating relative humidity : 100%
- Ingress protection Camera / Acoustic / Control modules : IP65 / IP54 / IP54
Physical specification
- Overall dimensions (excl. mounting screws and accessories) : H/W/D 1040/705/1222 mm
- Weight Camera / Acoustic module (excl. mounting frame) : 14 / 15 kg
- Build material (modules) : AL5754-H111, AL6082-T6, anodized
- Build material (mounting frame) : AL5754-H111, AL6060-T6, chemically coated
- Weight (mounting frame) : 18.5kg