Analysis of noise distributions at heliports and vertiports: a guide for site selection and land use planning
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the noise profiles of helicopters and eVTOLs at heliports and vertiports in order to support site planning and the development of local land-use compatibility guidelines. Design/methodology/approach: This study used existing helicopter and eVTOL soun...
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| Recursos: | Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) |
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| Palavra-chave: | Heliports--Planning Helicopters--Noise AAM UAM eVTOL Helicopter Rotorcraft Noise Vertiport Heliport Land use Compatibility Sound dBA dB Heliports--Planificació Helicòpters--Soroll Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Aeronàutica i espai::Aeroports |
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Analysis of noise distributions at heliports and vertiports: a guide for site selection and land use planningIson, DavidHeliports--PlanningHelicopters--NoiseAAMUAMeVTOLHelicopterRotorcraftNoiseVertiportHeliportLand useCompatibilitySounddBAdBHeliports--PlanificacióHelicòpters--SorollÀrees temàtiques de la UPC::Aeronàutica i espai::AeroportsPurpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the noise profiles of helicopters and eVTOLs at heliports and vertiports in order to support site planning and the development of local land-use compatibility guidelines. Design/methodology/approach: This study used existing helicopter and eVTOL sound profiles to develop noise distribution contours for heliports and vertiports. This study collected noise data from available studies on helicopters and eVTOLs. This data was then entered into dBmap noise mapping tool to develop noise maps for helicopters and eVTOLs. Three air transit facility configurations for each aircraft category were analyzed: open (unobstructed), urban, and rooftop. Two additional vertiport configurations were created by overlaying building and noise data with Google Earth imagery. Noise data was entered into dBmap for processing. Noise contours were mapped for three configurations for both aircraft categories. Findings: Key observations from the noise distribution analysis showed that open (unobstructed) facility configurations have even noise distributions for both eVTOLs and helicopters. Noise maps for urban locations showed areas of attenuation and asymmetrical patterns due to the interactions of sound waves with surrounding buildings. An analysis of a rooftop installation of a heliport or vertiport provided some noise mitigation advantages. Noise contour distributions closely matched those outlined in previous research; however, the sound intensities modeled in this study were lower than indicated in exigent research. Assessments were also conducted for real-world sites with potential future use as vertiports in Seattle, Washington, and Chicago, Illinois. Practical Implications: This study suggests that current land use compatibility guidance may be inadequate for rotorcraft and eVTOL operations. Findings suggest the development of symmetrical noise-impact zones centered around heliports and vertiports. Examples of these zones are outlined, and recommendations for future research are provided. Local planners can use the data from this study to make educated choices about the siting of heliports and vertiports. Additionally, the findings can assist planners in the development of zoning and land use compatibility standards. Social Implications: Land use compatibility standards for heliports and vertiports will help ensure a synergistic relationship between local communities and these air transit facilities. The data from this study can also help protect individuals from excessive noise and annoyance. Originality/value: This study is one of the few on this topic and the only known research on noise distributions of helicopters and eVTOLs with a particular focus on land use compatibilityPeer ReviewedOmnia Science20232023-12-0120242024-02-29journal articlehttp://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_6501NAhttp://purl.org/coar/version/c_be7fb7dd8ff6fe43info:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttps://hdl.handle.net/2117/403541https://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3926/jairm.403reponame:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPCinstname:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)Inglésengopen accesshttp://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_abf2Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 Internationalhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/4035412026-05-27T15:37:01Z |
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Analysis of noise distributions at heliports and vertiports: a guide for site selection and land use planning |
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Analysis of noise distributions at heliports and vertiports: a guide for site selection and land use planning |
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Analysis of noise distributions at heliports and vertiports: a guide for site selection and land use planning Ison, David Heliports--Planning Helicopters--Noise AAM UAM eVTOL Helicopter Rotorcraft Noise Vertiport Heliport Land use Compatibility Sound dBA dB Heliports--Planificació Helicòpters--Soroll Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Aeronàutica i espai::Aeroports |
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Analysis of noise distributions at heliports and vertiports: a guide for site selection and land use planning |
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Analysis of noise distributions at heliports and vertiports: a guide for site selection and land use planning |
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Analysis of noise distributions at heliports and vertiports: a guide for site selection and land use planning |
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Analysis of noise distributions at heliports and vertiports: a guide for site selection and land use planning |
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Analysis of noise distributions at heliports and vertiports: a guide for site selection and land use planning |
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Ison, David |
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Ison, David |
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Ison, David |
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Heliports--Planning Helicopters--Noise AAM UAM eVTOL Helicopter Rotorcraft Noise Vertiport Heliport Land use Compatibility Sound dBA dB Heliports--Planificació Helicòpters--Soroll Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Aeronàutica i espai::Aeroports |
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Heliports--Planning Helicopters--Noise AAM UAM eVTOL Helicopter Rotorcraft Noise Vertiport Heliport Land use Compatibility Sound dBA dB Heliports--Planificació Helicòpters--Soroll Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Aeronàutica i espai::Aeroports |
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the noise profiles of helicopters and eVTOLs at heliports and vertiports in order to support site planning and the development of local land-use compatibility guidelines. Design/methodology/approach: This study used existing helicopter and eVTOL sound profiles to develop noise distribution contours for heliports and vertiports. This study collected noise data from available studies on helicopters and eVTOLs. This data was then entered into dBmap noise mapping tool to develop noise maps for helicopters and eVTOLs. Three air transit facility configurations for each aircraft category were analyzed: open (unobstructed), urban, and rooftop. Two additional vertiport configurations were created by overlaying building and noise data with Google Earth imagery. Noise data was entered into dBmap for processing. Noise contours were mapped for three configurations for both aircraft categories. Findings: Key observations from the noise distribution analysis showed that open (unobstructed) facility configurations have even noise distributions for both eVTOLs and helicopters. Noise maps for urban locations showed areas of attenuation and asymmetrical patterns due to the interactions of sound waves with surrounding buildings. An analysis of a rooftop installation of a heliport or vertiport provided some noise mitigation advantages. Noise contour distributions closely matched those outlined in previous research; however, the sound intensities modeled in this study were lower than indicated in exigent research. Assessments were also conducted for real-world sites with potential future use as vertiports in Seattle, Washington, and Chicago, Illinois. Practical Implications: This study suggests that current land use compatibility guidance may be inadequate for rotorcraft and eVTOL operations. Findings suggest the development of symmetrical noise-impact zones centered around heliports and vertiports. Examples of these zones are outlined, and recommendations for future research are provided. Local planners can use the data from this study to make educated choices about the siting of heliports and vertiports. Additionally, the findings can assist planners in the development of zoning and land use compatibility standards. Social Implications: Land use compatibility standards for heliports and vertiports will help ensure a synergistic relationship between local communities and these air transit facilities. The data from this study can also help protect individuals from excessive noise and annoyance. Originality/value: This study is one of the few on this topic and the only known research on noise distributions of helicopters and eVTOLs with a particular focus on land use compatibility |
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