摘要: |
This aircraft taxi noise modeling research funded by the Airport Cooperative Research Program of the National Academy of Science is in response to a growing understanding that continuing reduction of noise levels related to aircraft flight operations means that previously ignored noise from aircraft ground operations (such as taxiing), now has potentially more of an effect on nearby communities. Taxiing and idling in runway queues, especially during peak hour operations or at night, can significantly contribute to noise contours and Day-Night Average Sound Levels (DNL). This is particularly true when taxiways are very close to the airport property lines and near neighborhoods or other noise sensitive locations. The Federal Aviation Administrations (FAA) Integrated Noise Model (INM) is the agencys required tool for environmental impact statements, environmental assessments (Boeker, et al., 2008), and Part 150 studies. Under FAA development is the Aviation Environmental Design Tool (AEDT) (Koopmann, et al., 2012) which will eventually replace INM for such purposes. Currently, noise modelers who need to assess the contribution of noise from aircraft ground operations must develop a workaround approach within the models or externally. This report documents the procedures developed and employed in the creation of a Taxi Noise Database for INM / AEDT. |