TagAcademic Journals(54)

Research published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that environmental noise from traffic, aircraft, and railways is linked to serious cardiovascular health risks, including high blood pressure, heart attack, heart failure, and stroke. Studies in both humans and animals show that aircraft noise — especially at night — triggers stress hormones and harmful oxidative stress in blood vessels, impairing their ability to function properly. These findings suggest that airport noise exposure is not just a quality-of-life issue but a measurable public health concern with direct effects on heart and vascular health.

Peer-reviewed study by Hudda, Simon, Zamore, Brugge, and Durant (Tufts University, Somerville Transportation Equity Partnership) published in Environmental Science & Technology (2016), examining aviation emission impacts on ambient ultrafine particle number concentrations (PNCs) at three monitoring sites within 7.3 km of Logan International Airport (Boston, MA). PNCs measured via condensation particle counters (CPCs, TSI model

This academic paper examines how U.S. federal agencies have addressed Environmental Justice (EJ) since President Clinton's 1994 Executive Order 12898, which required agencies to reduce disproportionate pollution burdens on low-income and minority communities. The author, a Bureau of Land Management social scientist, reviews agency compliance efforts, highlights case studies like the Flint water crisis, and argues that practical steps such as staff training and social science tools can help agencies consistently protect vulnerable communities regardless of shifting political priorities.

Academic journal article by Sotirios Thanos, Abigail L. Bristow, and Mark R. Wardman, published in the Journal of Regional Science (May 2015), examining residential sorting in response to aviation noise exposure in a housing market. Uses Spatiotemporal Hedonic Pricing (HP) and Stated Choice (SC) methods to quantify nonlinear noise depreciation ranging from 0.40 to 2.38

Peer-reviewed study published in Environmental Science & Technology (American Chemical Society, 2014) by Neelakshi Hudda, Tim Gould, Kris Hartin, Timothy V. Larson, and Scott A. Fruin measuring spatial patterns of particle number (PN) concentrations downwind of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) using mobile monitoring platforms (MMP) from USC and University of Washington. Study found at

Peer-reviewed study published in Environmental Science & Technology (American Chemical Society, 2014) by Neelakshi Hudda, Tim Gould, Kris Hartin, Timothy V. Larson, and Scott A. Fruin (USC Keck School of Medicine / University of Washington) measuring spatial patterns of particle number (PN) concentrations downwind from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Using mobile monitoring platforms (MMP)

This 2011 doctoral dissertation by Linda Lyshall, submitted to Antioch University's PhD Program in Leadership and Change, examines how local-scale collaboration can drive climate action and environmental policy. The research explores the intersection of leadership, organizational behavior, and sustainability in addressing climate change at the community level. While not specific to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy, it may offer relevant frameworks for understanding collaborative governance and local environmental decision-making.

This engineering study describes the design and construction of a 46-meter (150-foot) tall mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) retaining wall built along the western edge of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's third runway embankment, believed to be the tallest such wall in the western hemisphere at the time. The wall was necessary to raise the ground level by up to 50 meters while avoiding encroachment into nearby wetlands and creeks. Monitoring of the wall during and after construction confirmed it performed safely and largely as predicted.

Academic review paper examining perception of low frequency noise and infrasound, including human responses, measurement challenges, and the historical misconceptions that have created public fear around these sound phenomena. The paper addresses hearing thresholds, sensitivity variations, and unexplained complaints of low frequency noise.