General conclusions and the technical appendix of a report on the attitudes of people living near Orly Airport (Paris) toward airplane noise are presented. The noise was found to be very disruptive of residents' lifestyle and well being, although differences in perceived nuisance were noted. The factors inducing people to protest and who they blame for the present situation are discussed. It was found that the public image of protestors was generally positive and that people who did not protest were viewed as passive, uncaring, or else connected to aviation.


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    Title :

    The annoyance caused by airplane noise in the vicinity of Orly Airport and the reaction of neighboring residents


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1981-04-01


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English