Air Force Procedure for Predicting Aircraft Noise Around Airbases: Noise Exposure Model (NOISEMAP). User's Manual

Abstract

This report describes the NOISEMAP 6.0 Noise Exposure Model and is intended as a user's guide for these programs. The report provides operating details on the MCM, OMEGA 10 and 11, and NMAP60 computer programs (which are all encompassed by the term NOISEMAP 6.0). The BASEOPS and NMPLOT programs are also discussed but only in relation to their interaction with NOISEMAP 6.0. Information regarding the changes made between NOISEMAP 6.0 and older versions are listed and a methodology for converting older NOISEMAP decks to this new version is discussed. The limitations of NOISEMAP 6.0 are detailed. An example case is provided for a small joint-use airfield. Three general aviation categories are employed (single, twin, and jet) and one military designation. Appendix C provides a complete listing of all the military and civilian aircraft which are contained in NOISEFILE 6.0 including power settings and airspeeds. Keywords: Acoustics; Aircraft noise; Engine noise; Community noise exposure; Environmental impact.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA223162

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  • Carey L. Moulton

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  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustics
  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Noise
  • Aircrafts
  • Altitude
  • Biomedical Research
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Databases
  • Engine Noise
  • Environment
  • Jet Aircraft
  • Mainframe Computers
  • Military Aircraft
  • Navigational Aids
  • Operating Systems
  • United States

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