Auditory Effects of Aircraft Noise on People Living Near an Airport

Chen, Tsan-Ju; Chen, Shun-Sheng; Hsieh, Pei-Yin; Chiang, Heng-Chieh

doi:10.1080/00039899709603799

“…Noise-induced hearing loss was reportedly higher in children who attended a school located under a flight path near a Taiwan airport, as compared to children at another school far away (Chen et al 1997). Another study reported that hearing ability was reduced significantly in individuals who lived near an airport and were frequently exposed to aircraft noise (Chen and Chen 1993).…”

Section: B256 Health Effectsmentioning

confidence: 94%

F-35A Training Basing Environmental Impact Statement. Volume 2. Appendix A through Appendix C

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2012

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“…Noise-induced hearing loss was reportedly higher in children who attended a school located under a flight path near a Taiwan airport compared to children at another school farther away (Chen et al 1997). Another study reported that hearing ability was reduced significantly in individuals who lived near an airport and were frequently exposed to aircraft noise (Chen and Chen 1993).…”

Section: B372 Health Effectsmentioning

confidence: 95%

Environment Assessment for Grand Bay Range, Bemiss Field, and Moody Explosive Ordnance Disposal Range Operations

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2013

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Public reporting burden for the collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to Washington Headquarters Services, Directorate for Information Operations and Reports, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington VA 22202-4302. Respondents should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person shall be subject to a penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control number. Environmental Assessment (EA) to assess current, emerging, and future training operations necessary to achieve and maintain readiness, and to upgrade/modernize existing range capabilities to enhance and sustain U.S. Air Force training capabilities at Grand Bay Range, immediately adjacent to and east of Moody Air Force Base (AFB), in Lowndes and Lanier Counties, Georgia. The EA is incorporated by reference into this Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). REPORT DATE JUN 20132 PURPOSE AND NEED FOR THE PROPOSED ACTIONThe purpose of the Proposed Action is to: Maintain pace with emerging and future air-to-ground training needs through continued upgrading and modernizing of Grand Bay Range's targets and impact areas as well as Bemiss Field; Sustain the primary mission of providing air-to-ground training opportunities and the long-term viability of Grand Bay Range, while at the same time protecting human health and the environment; Ensure continued ability to support current, emerging, and future EOD ground-based training operations at the Range; Offer air-to-ground training assets that meet advanced military technology, including new platforms and weapons systems; and  Support, to the maximum extent possible, other types of ground-based training for units stationed at the base and other DoD users.The Proposed Action is needed so that Grand Bay Range, Bemiss Field, and EOD range can maintain their overall strategic mission of supporting military combat readiness by providing a realistic, air-toground, live-training environment for aircrews and operational support personnel. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED ACTION AND ALTERNATIVESThe Proposed Action would provide increased ordnance use for air-to-ground training for the 23rd Fighter Group, 41st Rescue Squadron (RQS), and 71 RQS. It would also extend Grand Bay Range operating hours to support expanded ground-based training as needed. Typically, Grand Bay Range operates 17 hours per day Monday through Thursday, and 8.5 hours on Fridays (which includes a 4-hour maintenance period. Under the Proposed Action, the operating hours would be extended to accommodate 820th Base Defense Group (BDG) operations during the night and on weekends after normal flying hours cease. ...

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“…9 Damage of the peripheral cochlear mechanism occurring in individuals near aircraft noise was confirmed by Chen et al while researching two random groups in Taiwan who were located at different distances from the airport. 5 The researchers concluded that 68.7% of the people residing near the airport presented with hearing loss, with the figure being only 6.5% for those residing further away. Chen and Chen investigated the influence of high-frequency aircraft noise on the function of the auditory system in school-age children and confirmed damage to the peripheral cochlear mechanism in the group living close to the airport.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…4 The increase in aircraft traffic has raised public concern regarding aircraft-noise pollution in areas located around airports. 5 The effect of this noise on the auditory systems of families living close to airports should be ascertained. 5,6,7,8 Such families may be at risk of hearing loss due to the high levels of aircraft noise.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%