COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT NOISE PROBLEM

The history and future developments of commercial aircraft noise are discussed. The use of the turbofan engine to replace the louder turbojet engine is identified as a step forward in reducing noise. The increasing use of two engine planes for medium and even long hauls is seen as a positive trend. An increase in the number of aircraft movements is predicted. An upturn in noise exposure around the end of the century is predicted. The development goals of Rolls Royce in meeting the noise reduction challenges of the next decades are discussed.

• Corporate Authors:

  Rolls-Royce Ltd

  Derby,   England 
• Authors:
  • SMITH, MJT
• Publication Date: 1989-1-15

Media Info

• Pagination: 11 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aircraft; Aircraft noise; Civil aircraft; Development; Engines; History; Jet engines; Noise control; Sound level; Turbines
• Uncontrolled Terms: Aircraft engines; Noise reduction
• Old TRIS Terms: Commercial planes
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Highways; History; Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00496360
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: PNR90577, ETN-89-95557
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 31 1990 12:00AM