SOCIAL ACCEPTABILITY OF HELIPORTS PARTICULARLY FROM THE STANDPOINT OF NOISE

This paper reviews the work and considerations related to the use of helicopters in London, U.K. A systematic survey was undertaken of 44 square miles in Central London. the noise levels (dBA) which are found with various types of road and area at different periods of the day are summarized in tables, and some recommendations for indoor noise standards for dwellings and other types of buildings are tabulated. The Battersea Heliport is discussed, and comments are made on the noise level of individual helicopters, and the assessment of noise level acceptability. the opinion is expressed that decisions to designate sites for future development as terminals for large helicopters and potential STOL or VTOL aircraft should be made as soon as possible in order that compatible land-use zoning can be achieved in their vicinity.

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• Authors:
  • Stephenson, R J
• Publication Date: 1973-5

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 217-220
• Serial:
  • Aeronautical Journal
  • Volume: 77
  • Issue Number: 749
  • Publisher: Royal Aeronautical Society
  • ISSN: 0001-9240

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aircraft noise; Airport noise; Airports; Environmental impact analysis; Environmental impacts; Helicopters; Heliports; Land use planning; Location; Sound level
• Old TRIS Terms: Airport location; Battersea heliport
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Environment; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00155557
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 28 1977 12:00AM