Feasibility of Epidemiologic Research on Nonauditory Health Effects of Residential Aircraft Noise Exposure. Volume 2. Background, General Process Model and Potential Studies
Abstract
This report examines the feasibility of conducting epidemiologic studies that would support inferences about effects of residential exposure to aircraft noise on nonauditory health. The type of aircraft noise of particular interest is that associated with supersonic and low altitude, high speed flight in Military Operating Areas (MOAs) and Military Training Routes (MTRs): both sonic booms and high peak level, rapid onset time subsonic noise. Potential studies considered are those with observation designs that are community-based or derived from audiometric databases. Since the primary goal of such studies is to improve Air Force's ability to predict the effects on nonauditory health of noise exposure near MOAs and MTRs, such studies must provide: a demonstration of a causal chain from aircraft noise exposure to nonauditory adverse health consequences; and a reliable quantitative relationship between amount of noise exposure (dose) and degree of specific health consequences (effect). Keywords: Epidemiology; Aircraft noise; Annoyance; Community response; Psychoacoustics; Dose-response relationships.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 27, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA220049
Entities
People
- Barbara G. Tabachnick
- Sanford Fidell
- Shirley Thompson
Organizations
- BBN Technologies