Airport Environmental impacts

 

THE AIRPORT AND THE ENVIRONMENT.

The influence that aircraft noise has on the people in the surrounding area is the aspect of the airport's environmental footprint that, in my view, causes airport management the most cause for worry. There is a sort of environmental pollution known as noise pollution, which is brought on by the presence of noise that is either loud or constant (Airport Noise Compatibility Planning Information | Federal Aviation Administration, 2021). A disturbed night's sleep, elevated levels of stress and anxiety, and even an increased risk of cardiovascular disease are just some of the adverse health impacts that may be caused by aircraft noise. This may be harmful to the health of people and other animals, in addition to being harmful to the environment. Noise pollution may originate from many sources, including airplanes, vehicles on the road, construction work, and industrial processes and operations. For example, it may also be brought on by elements of nature, such as air and water.

Many different approaches may be taken to reduce noise pollution's adverse effects. One tactic may be to lessen the influence of the noise's origin (Environmental Impacts of Airport Operations, Maintenance, and Expansion, n.d.). This goal may be accomplished by reducing the number of aircraft movements or by switching to more quiet aircraft. The use of sound-proofing materials is another approach that may be used to minimize the amount of noise that is transferred from the source. Installing sound-proofing barriers around the airport's perimeter or using sound-absorbing materials on the runway are both viable options for accomplishing this goal. Last but not least, one strategy for lowering noise pollution is to redirect the flight routes of airplanes. This goal may be accomplished by rerouting flights away from densely populated regions or employing aircraft with lower noise levels.

 

 

References.

Airport Noise Compatibility Planning Information | Federal Aviation Administration. (2021). Faa.gov. https://www.faa.gov/airports/environmental/airport_noise/noise_exposure_maps

Environmental Impacts of Airport Operations, Maintenance, and Expansion. (n.d.). Www.everycrsreport.com. https://www.everycrsreport.com/reports/RL33949.html