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Legal Aspects of Aircraft Noise and Sonic Boom in The United States
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Abstract
The first part discusses federal legislation and regulations as they relate to aircraft noise abatement. The comprehensive and pervasive federal scheme is emphasized.
The second part summarizes attempts by state and local entities to control aircraft annoyances through altitude, noise level, and curfew ordinances.
The third part discusses the power of an airport proprietor with respect to enforcing aircraft noise abatement measures.
The fourth part discusses the availability of injunction and damage suits in dealing with aircraft noise.
The fifth part relates the needs for and obstacles to land use planning for aircraft noise abatement purposes.
The sixth part discusses the legal basis for claims for damages based upon sonic boom.
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Christopher, W., "Legal Aspects of Aircraft Noise and Sonic Boom in The United States," SAE Technical Paper 710333, 1971, https://doi.org/10.4271/710333.Also In
References
- Tondel, Lyman M. Jr. “Federal Regulation of Aircraft Noise, the Legal Rights of Airport Neighbors, and Legal Aspects of Compatible Land Use.” “Aircraft and the Environment.” New York Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc. 1971 paper 710335
- McCormack William F. “Legal Aspects of Military Sonic Booms.” “Aircraft and the Environment.” New York Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc. 1971 paper 710336
- Christopher Warren “The Legal Role of States, Local Governments and Airport Proprietors in Regulating Aircraft Noise.” “Aircraft and the Environment.” New York Society of Automotive Enginers, Inc. 1971 paper 710334