PUTTING A VALUE ON NOISE

This paper discusses the issues involved in developing a method of measuring the environmental dis-amenity to the locality and makes some suggestions as to how this might be achieved. The historical background is discussed, and the development is described of an index which is fair to both airport operators and the public.

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  Royal Aeronautical Society

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  London S1V 0BQ,   England 
• Authors:
  • Richards, E J
• Publication Date: 1976-5

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 193-204
• Serial:
  • Aeronautical Journal
  • Volume: 80
  • Issue Number: 785
  • Publisher: Royal Aeronautical Society
  • ISSN: 0001-9240

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Airport noise; Environmental impact analysis; Environmental impacts; Health hazards; Noise; Present value; Sound level
• Uncontrolled Terms: Value
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Environment; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00155728
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 31 1977 12:00AM