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Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceedings/Edited volume › Conference contribution › Scientific
Aircraft noise prediction models traditionally omit buildings to optimize speed. Buildings and vertical surfaces scatter and reflect incident sound, affecting sound levels around buildings and within streets. Previous studies showed the impact of buildings on aircraft noise, based on a small number of measurements. Based on additional numerical models, it was found that the shape of buildings, i.e. a slanted or overhanging roof, lead to lower sound levels compared to streets comprised of vertical and flat surfaces. To examine these findings, a full-scale field lab was built near Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, comprised of shipping containers. The experiment consists of three courtyards, in which ten microphones measure sound levels from aircraft flyovers, near facades facing towards and away from the sound source (airplanes). Measurements are matched with meteorological and radar data, which gives information about the position of aircraft and the local weather conditions. The measurements show substantial differences depending on the position, ranging between 8/9dB(A) for a courtyard with straight facades, up to 14dB(A) for facades in a courtyard with a slanted facade and a building inset. Results can be used to rethink the way areas near airports are designed.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Internoise 2022 - 51st International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering |
Publisher | Institute of Noise Control Engineering |
Pages | 6474-6485 |
Number of pages | 12 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781906913427 |
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Publication status | Published - 2022 |
Event | 51st International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering, Internoise 2022 - Glasgow, United Kingdom Duration: 21 Aug 2022 → 24 Aug 2022 |
Conference | 51st International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering, Internoise 2022 |
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Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | Glasgow |
Period | 21/08/22 → 24/08/22 |
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceedings/Edited volume › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review