A 2021 Aviation Noise and Emissions Symposium presentation by Charlotte Douglas International Airport Noise Abatement Specialist Dan Gardon explores the shifting landscape of aircraft noise complaints, noting that community annoyance is increasingly driven by the frequency of overhead flights rather than individual loud noise events. The presentation examines the opportunities and challenges airports face in dispersing flight paths to manage overflight noise. While focused on Charlotte Douglas, the insights are broadly relevant to airport noise management policy across the industry.Open full document
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A presentation by Dan Gardon, Noise Abatement Specialist at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, delivered at the Aviation Noise & Emissions Symposium 2021. The presentation addresses the changing noise environment, noting a shift from complaints about single loud events to complaints about the frequency or number of flights within a given time period. It explores opportunities and challenges related to aircraft noise and overflight dispersion.