Aircraft noise modelling and environmental assessments at airports

airsight demonstrates its competences in the field of aircraft noise and emission modeling within the scope of various projects, e.g. in the following areas 

• determination of noise and fuel-related effects within the scope of feasibility studies as well as flight procedure design, 
• calculation and mapping of noise protection areas in accordance with the German Aircraft Noise Act (AzB, AzD) 
• analysis of radar data (SSR/Mode-S/ADS-B) as input for noise and emission calculation (in-house development). 

The results of airsight studies have been used in a number of authority planning approval and spatial planning procedures. The team therefore has relevant experience in participating in discussion and negotiation meetings accompanying the proceedings as well as in presenting and communicating the results to the public.  

Furthermore, airsight provides its in-depth knowledge and project experience in the training course Aircraft Noise and Environmental Protection at Airports. The objective of this course is to provide a high-level understanding of climate change, aircraft noise, engine emissions and related environmental protection measures. To this end, topics will be covered such as: Technical and physical basics, legal framework in international & European context, aircraft noise and emission certification, environmental impacts of aircraft operations, health effects, monitoring and control systems, modeling and simulation techniques, environmental assessment methods, and active and passive mitigation strategies.  

The following list represents a selection of references: 

• (2020, confidential, EU airport) 
  Aircraft and helicopter noise calculation with AEDT and comparison of noise effects in the context of a feasibility study for the conversion of a heliport into an airport for general aviation with STOL operation
• (2020, confidential, EU airport) 
  Aircraft noise calculation with AEDT and comparison of noise impacts for existing and planned locations of engine test runs at an international commercial airport
• (2018, confidential, airport in Asia)
  Noise assessment and recommendations to occupational health for a construction site close to an active runway  
• (2017, Dusseldorf Airport) 
  Advisory support in the planning approval procedure (aircraft noise studies), updating of the data acquisition system and comparative aircraft noise calculation for the extension apron west
• (2017, Berlin-Tegel airport) 
  Feasibility study for noise-optimized approach and departure procedures (incl. emissions evaluation) for night mail flights
• (2014, Frankfurt-Hahn Airport) 
  Data acquisition for aircraft noise calculation
• (2008, Berlin-Brandenburg airport)  
  Safety assessment of departure procedures with consideration of aircraft noise during departure procedure design process
• (since 2008)
  Aircraft noise assessment in accordance with legal requirements for smaller airfields in Germany 

For further information on our competences in the fields of noise modelling and environmental assessments at airports, feel free to visit our Sustainable Aviation Consulting Page or contact us directly via e-mail. We are looking forward to discussing your challenges with you!