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Since part of the validation process involves computer processing of applicants' data files, this guide provides detailed descriptions of Volpe Acoustics data file formats. Use of these formats by the applicant will help to expedite the validation process. Note that conformance to these formats...
This document contains a listing of some typical problem areas encountered during the validation process.
This document contains recommended procedures for testing and evaluating digital audio recorders used in aircraft-noise-certification testing.
A description of required materials for validation, as well as data forms and a checklist.
A recent edition of TR News on environmental sustainability in transportation features three articles by Volpe experts.
Congress passed the National Parks Air Tour Management Act of 2000 in response to concerns that noise from air tours over national parks could impair visitors’ experiences and park resources.
In February, ICAO's Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection agreed to a new noise standard for new-design aircraft entering into service in 2017 (and for lower-weight aircraft entering into service in 2020).
Finding a dream home and then hearing a loud highway just beyond the property line is a common complaint from potential home buyers. Staff at Volpe, The National Transportation Systems Center, are conducting research to understand how to reduce the amount of motor vehicle noise from roadways.
For over 20 years, Lee has been involved with many of Volpe's acoustics measurement projects, collecting, analyzing, and modeling acoustic data for over 40 National Parks to assess noise impacts from flights overhead.