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Primary Software and Methodology Validation

In order to effectively validate the software and methodology used by an applicant for aircraft noise certification, the U.S. DOT Volpe Center requests that the applicant provide detailed information and datasets, as described in the attached documents.

The Volpe Center will evaluate the applicant’s methodology to determine whether it is in conformance with the specifications and requirements of Part 36, and will attempt to emulate the applicant’s process.

List of Required Applicant Submittal Documents (Submittal Package): 5 attachments

  1. Software Validation Data Submittal Instructions
  2. Software Validation Dataset Identification
    1. Fixed-wing
    2. Rotorcraft
  3. Software Validation Data Submittal Forms
    1. Fixed-wing
    2. Rotorcraft
  4. Illustrative Figures
  5. List of Resources for Volpe Software Validation

Contact Us

Dave Read
Lead, Aircraft Noise Certification Support
Environmental Measurement and Modeling
David.Read@dot.gov
Phone: 617-494-6343

Chris Cutler
Physical Scientist
Environmental Measurement and Modeling
Christopher.Cutler@dot.gov
Phone: 617-494-2817