Analysis of integrated fuel-efficient, low-noise procedures in terminal-area operations
The specific aviation energy conservation issues, terminal area fuel conservation and airport noise level relationships, are investigated. The first objective of the study was to quantify the potential fuel savings and noise level reduction in the Los Angeles International (LAX) terminal area between 1980 and 1990 attributable to compliance with the noise requirements of FAR Part 36. These savings will be due to the retiring, retrofiting, and re-engining of older narrow-body aircraft (DC-8, B707, etc.) and the growth of wide body aircraft operations (DC-10, B747, B767, etc.). The second objective was to determine what current noise abatement procedures could be relaxed without adversely impacting current (1980) noise levels, and at the same time conserving additional fuel. To accomplish these objectives, two FAA computer models were used. The Integrated Noise Model (INM) Version 2.7, was used for noise analysis, and LINKMOD, a preliminary fuel burn model, for the fuel analysis. The results of this detailed analysis revealed that due to the changing aircraft mix at LAX to include more wide body aircraft and fewer narrow body aircraft operations, airport noise level will decrease by 8.5 and 9.2 square miles on the 75 Ldn contour for 1985 and 1990, respectively, from the 1980 baseline.
- Research Organization:
- Systems Control, Inc., Palo Alto, CA (USA). Aeronautical and Marine Systems Sector; Systems Control, Inc., West Palm Beach, FL (USA). Champlain Technology Industries Div.
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC01-80CS50141
- OSTI ID:
- 6234779
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/CS/50141-T1; ON: DE81029833
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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