In keeping with the goal of achieving a compatible relationship between the airport and the surroundIng comunity, the noise exposur:e study has conducted a thorough measurement and analysis of Sea-Tac 's probleras . Details of this study are described under ENVIRONMENT. Objectives have been to (1) minimize noise at the source directly through local programs where possible, (2) to accurately identify and use source reduction pro- grams that are occurring nationwide, and (3) to apply a complete set of community-based remedies directly in the neighborhoods affected signif i-. cantly by noise exposure, Such programs are designed to deal with the residual problem not resolvable at the source, e As indicated in the noise exposure studies, time is an important factor. Noise exposure is presently at a peak level and will be decreasing through source changes (engine retro-fitting, increasing use of new air- craft , modified operating procedures, etc, ) . Thus , programs must be applied that deal with anticipated long-term duration of exposure. In addition, as the exposure studies indicate, reaction to noise is a highly subjective matter . Annoyance is a complex nix of factors attributable both to the noise Itself as a prhnary component and to ttsecondary com.- ponents'1 that are also present. These '1secondary components" include difficulty in selling property, concern over property value, fear of increasing ,noise, fear of neighborhood deterioration, uncertainty in planning for home improvements and repairs and many other similar con- cel:ns e @ PARKS / 850/14/02 The following noIse programs have…Open full document
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A comprehensive document from Ed Parks outlining noise remedy programs for Sea-Tac Airport post Sea-Tac Communities Plan, divided into source reduction programs and community-based remedies. The document discusses strategies to minimize aircraft noise at the source, including REFAN and Glide Slope, and addresses secondary annoyance factors affecting noise-impacted residential neighborhoods through stabilization and strengthening programs.