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Foreign object damage (FOD) detection and elimination is identifying and removing any foreign objects that can pose safety hazards during ground operations. Damages are normally reported during aircraft taxing, takeoff, and landing phases. FOD can cause damage to critical aircraft components resulting in high maintenance costs and downtime. Effective FOD management programs involve regular traditional inspections, and specialized equipment such as FOD sweepers or vacuums to ensure the safety, reliability, and safe operations. An effective FOD detection and elimination practice is crucial for reducing maintenance costs, and downtime, by enhancing overall safer aircraft operations. This article proposes an advanced foreign object detection method and alert system based on off-the-shelf hardware (LiDAR, smart camera) and newly developed software to locate and eliminate FOD. Experimental work has proven the suitability of the proposed method for detecting the location of debris of various sizes and activating the alerts using different means to the responsible personnel.
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Ahmed Al Majizi, A.K., Khan, A.A., Hussain, T. (2024). Foreign Object Damage Detection and Elimination. In: Khan, A.A., Hossain, M.S., Fotouhi, M., Steuwer, A., Khan, A., Kurtulus, D.F. (eds) Proceedings of the First International Conference on Aeronautical Sciences, Engineering and Technology . ICASET 2023. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-7775-8_40
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