Noise levels around airports and airbases in the United States are computed via the FAA's Integrated Noise Model (INM) or the Air Force's NOISEMAP (NMAP) program. These models were originally developed for use in the vicinity of airports, at distances which encompass a day night average sound level in decibels (Ldn) of 65 dB or higher. To evaluate the applicability of INM and NMAP at longer distances, a measurement program was conducted at a major air carrier airport with monitoring sites located in areas exposed to an Ldn of 55 dB and higher. Automated Radar Terminal System (ARTS) radar tracking data were obtained to provide actual flight parameters and positive identification of aircraft. Flight operations were grouped according to aircraft type. stage length, straight versus curved flight tracks, and arrival versus departure. Sound exposure levels (SEL) were computed at monitoring locations, using the INM, and compared with measured values. While individual overflight SEL data was characterized by a high variance, analysis performed on an energy-averaging basis indicates that INM and similar models can be applied to regions exposed to an Ldn of 55 dB with no loss of reliability.


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    Title :

    Validation of Aircraft Noise Models at Lower Levels of Exposure


    Contributors:
    J. A. Page (author) / K. J. Plotkin (author) / J. N. Carey (author) / K. A. Bradley (author)

    Publication date :

    1996


    Size :

    122 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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