Method of operating a safety system for airports and airfields

Road structure – process – or apparatus – Process – In situ treatment of earth or roadway

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C404S072000, C404S082000

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ABSTRACT:
A method for installing an aesthetically pleasing artificial turf that retards birds and other animals and a sub-surface that supports the weight of an aircraft, enhances water drainage and enables the accessibility of airport vehicles to all parts of a runway or taxiway is disclosed.

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