Noise Abatement Economic Policy Analysis Model (NAEPAM). Volume I.

Abstract

This report examines the role of economic disincentive as an inducement to noise abatement. The particular disincentive analyzed is a system of noise emission charges (NEC) which is imposed at airports on commerical aircraft operations which are above maximum noise emission allowances. The methodology developed is in the form of a mathematical programming (MP) model which seeks to minimize the total cost of a disincentive-based policy. Preliminary analyses conducted with the model indicate (qualitatively) that the method of noise emission charges, administered at the airport level on operations exceeding the current noise emission standards, is an economically feasible method for inducing noise abatement. The single most critical assumption underlying this conclusion is that if the NEC administration is voluntary, then a sufficient number of airports must impose the charges. The modeling concept presented is suitable for the analysis of a broad spectrum of aviation economic policy related issues. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA081190

Entities

People

  • Andras Spiegel
  • Roger A. Shepherd

Organizations

  • Computer Sciences Corporation

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Insulation
  • Air Traffic
  • Aircraft Noise
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Commercial Aircraft
  • Commercial Aviation
  • Economic Analysis
  • Economic Policy
  • Economics
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Materials
  • Mathematical Programming
  • Money
  • Revenue

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  • Acoustics.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Theoretical Analysis.