ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE ASSESSMENT, LAWTON, OKLAHOMA

Using a simple methodology employing inexpensive equipment as described in this report, Lawton, Oklahoma, assessed environmental noise levels in their community during the summer of 1975. They measured equivalent sound levels at eleven sites within the city and identified major sources of noise. The results showed only two areas in Lawton with probable adverse noise impacts, both in the vicinity of local airfields. Small aircraft, automobiles, and helicopters were the most prevalent sources of intrusive environmental noises. Jet aircraft were the most intense.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • See also report dated 4 Apr 74, PB-239 120.
• Corporate Authors:

  Lawton Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

  Lawton, OK  United States 

  Environmental Protection Agency

  Air and Hazardous Materials Division, 1600 Patterson Street
  Dallas, TX  United States  75201
• Authors:
  • LaBreche, R M
  • Mendias, M L
• Publication Date: 1976-4

Media Info

• Pagination: 167 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Acoustic measuring instruments; Acoustics; Aircraft noise; Airport noise; Airports; Automobiles; Effective sound pressure; Environmental impact analysis; Environmental impacts; Helicopters; Jet propelled aircraft; Loudness; Noise; Noise control; Small aircraft; Sound level; Urban areas
• Uncontrolled Terms: Intensity; Noise reduction
• Geographic Terms: Oklahoma
• Old TRIS Terms: Acoustic measurement
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Environment; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00154396
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: EPA/906/9-76/002 Final Rpt.
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 31 1977 12:00AM