THE PROBLEM OF AVIATION NOISE POLLUTION OF THE TERRITORY AROUND AIRPORTS

Abstract

Abstract. This article presents a study of the problem of noise pollution near airports. It includes: the definition of the concept of noise (its nature, evaluation, causes of occurrence), the effects of impact on the human body (a short list of diseases caused by noise) and ways to reduce the level of aviation noise. This problem arose/ appeared in the middle of the 20th century, but as some examples of history show, it was not only solved, but even ignored. However, over time, the aircraft noise problem has become perhaps the most powerful argument of communities and politicians against any expansion or construction of a new airport. Of course, if it follows the established sanitary standards (the noise level does not exceed a specific value or airspace traffic is organized in such a way that the planes are not in a residential or other built-up area) or is not in the immediate vicinity of populated areas, it will not cause any problems. Airport designers have a huge array of tasks that they must solve when designing airports. Aircraft noise pollution is a serious problem also because its real effects can manifest themselves after years. It can be both the expansion of the airport and residential development in the direction of the airport. The ideal solution would be an airport located at many kilometers from any city. But this is not always the case. Airports must look to the future to be “good neighbors” and avoid resistance from an “annoyed” society.