Management of the environmental noise effects associated with sightseeing aircraft in the Milford Sound area, New Zealand Research Completed

Title

Management of the environmental noise effects associated with sightseeing aircraft in the Milford Sound area, New Zealand

Lead Author

Hunt, M.

Organisation(s)

Colorado State University

Publication Year

1999

Publisher

Institute of Noise Control Engineering

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Abstract

Visitors to National Parks in New Zealand have strong expectations about their rights to enjoy recreational opportunities in natural areas free from perceived adverse effects of aircraft overflying and aircraft related sound. These factors influence their responses to surveys of annoyance and level of satisfaction with the outdoor experience. This paper considers the methods available for managing conflicts between users of the natural environment and the air-tourism industry. The two issues described in the paper are: 1) controlling total noise emitted from an aerodrome in Fiordland National Park, based on the method recommended by NZ Standard (NZS6805: 1992), and 2) a model for investigating aircraft overflying noise impacts over the main walking tracks in the hilly terrain of the Milford Track located in Fiordland National Park.

Keywords:

Noise, National Parks, Conflict

How to access

Available in Noise Control Engineering Journal, 47(4), 133-141.

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July 12, 2012