Effects of aircraft noise on residents nearby a Malaysian airport

In this study, the effects of aircraft noise on the residents living nearby Sultan Ismail Petra Airport, Kelantan, Malaysia, were investigated. A questionnaire survey involving 60 participants revealed that 46.67% agreed that aircraft noise is a source of disturbance in their daily routine. On-site...

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Main Authors: Athirah, B., Nurul Shahida, Mohd Shalahim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IOP Publishing 2021
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Online Access:http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/31613/2/Athirah_2021_IOP_Conf._Ser.-_Mater._Sci._Eng._1068_012010.pdf
http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/31613/
https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1757-899X/1068/1/012010/pdf
http://10.1088/1757-899X/1068/1/012010
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Institution: Universiti Malaysia Pahang
Language: English
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Summary:In this study, the effects of aircraft noise on the residents living nearby Sultan Ismail Petra Airport, Kelantan, Malaysia, were investigated. A questionnaire survey involving 60 participants revealed that 46.67% agreed that aircraft noise is a source of disturbance in their daily routine. On-site noise level measurements were carried out over a 2-week period at seven locations (P1–P7) surrounding the airport, where each location represents a different distance from the noise source. The daily average noise levels were within 50–65 dB(A), which exceeded the World Health Organization’s recommended maximum indoor noise level and recommended maximum outdoor noise level of 35 and 55 dB(A), respectively. However, the daily average noise levels were lower than permissible exposure limit of 90 dB(A). Based on the results, it can be concluded that exposure to the aircraft noise may affect the quality of life of nearby residents in the long term.