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Airport Noise

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Aircraft noise; Noise; Noise abatement

Definition

Noise is defined as unwanted sound. Typically, noise can be irritating and annoying; can interfere with normal everyday activities such as rest and sleep, conversations, recreation, and work; and if loud enough and long enough can have health effects including hearing loss, elevated blood pressure, and increased heart rate.

Airport noise is noise pollution caused by aircraft and usually refers to aircraft operations during takeoff and landing, in the vicinity of airports. Contrary to the name, airport noise affects surrounding neighborhoods, particularly those lying under approach and departure flight routes.

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Airports play a critical role in rapidly transporting people and goods around the world, contributing to social and economic development and providing thousands of jobs (Kazda & Caves, 2007). Demand for air travel is strong and growing worldwide, significantly enhancing social and economic benefits. The...

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  1. University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

    Paul Goldschagg

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  1. University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, BC, Canada

    Alex C. Michalos

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    Alex C. Michalos

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Goldschagg, P. (2014). Airport Noise. In: Michalos, A.C. (eds) Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-0753-5_66

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