Airplane noise can raise blood pressure
Living near an airport isn't just annoying, but it can raise your blood pressure, according to a new study. The louder the noise, the higher the blood pressure went in the study subjects. Night time aircraft noise was found to be a major issue.The researchers used recorders to study people who lived near Heathrow Airport and found that the Decibel level, not the origin of the sound, was the key factor, with airplanes having the most significant impact.
For more information on noise pollution, see the EPA's FAQ on the topic here.
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4-22-2008 @ 8:47AM
Vanessa said...
Some airports have already come up with a solution. And that is the “continuous descent approach”. In this method, the aircraft maintains a cruise altitude until it is very close to the airport and then makes an even, continuous descent to the runway. This reduces noise levels and fuel emissions too.
By the way, you might want to have a look at our post that discusses the latest happenings in Airplane Pollution
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