Flyover-Noise Reduction of Commercial Aircraft via Reduced Slat Deflections and Modified Flight Procedures

Abstract: Current regulation and operation of commercial aircraft result in flyover noise that generates public protest from residents well outside the recognized noise footprint of modern airports. This noise issue was recently exacerbated by the implementation of NextGen air-traffic control which uses GPS-navigation for predictable flight paths and improved efficiency. A side-effect of the narrow flight corridors is a perceived increase in noise level and annoyance experienced by the residents direct…