You might check with environment lawyers in areas where an airport plans, or
recently put in, a new runway. There will be lots of expert testimony on the
issues you raise.SS

Richard Boehnke wrote:

> Hi Folks!
>
> I'm doing a project trying to articulate the present knowledge around the
> effects of sonic impacts from aircraft on the health of a community
> surrounding the airport.  This is meant to capture not only 'noise' but
> the lower range wave length production which causes the sense of anxiety
> and stress in both human and animal receptors (apparently it is the same
> trigger which has animals leave earthquake zones if they can).
>
> Any tips for research in this area or of related health effects from
> regular, repetative loud and unwanted sounds?
>
> Thanks ....
>
> Richard



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