| USAF Hearing Conservation Program, DOEHRS Data Repository Annual Report: CY2011 |
Jun 2012 |
6 pages |
| Authors:
Elizabeth McKenna; Michelle LeMond; SCHOOL OF AEROSPACE MEDICINE WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB OH
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 | The United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM), Epidemiology Consult Service (PHR), Hearing Conservation Program (HCP) prepares an annual status report on the USAF HCP in accordance with Air Force Occupational Safety and Health Standard 48-20, Occupational Noise and Hearing Conservation Program, 2.5.8-9, and Department of Defense Instruction 6055.12, Hearing Conservation Program. This report covers CY 2011. The purpose of this report is to provide a corporate view ... |
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| Study of the Feasibility of a Coal-to-Liquids Plant in Interior Alaska |
12 May 2011 |
23 pages |
| Authors:
Kelley Hand; Joseph Carvitti; Michael Rectanus; Brian Boczek; Bobby Diltz; BATTELLE COLUMBUS OH
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| Battelle performed a two-phase assessment of the technical feasibility and operational impacts of locating a 40,000 barrel-per-day Coal-to-Liquids (CTL) plant on Eielson Air Force Base (AFB) near Fairbanks, Alaska. It also assessed what could be done in terms of engineering solutions to mitigate the impacts of building and operating that plant. Phase I: Evaluation of the feasibility of situating a CTL plant on Eielson AFB through an enhanced use lease ... |
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| Improving Situational Awareness in Noisy Environments: A Helmet-Based System for Speech Enhancement, Hearing Protection, and Shock Localization |
Mar 2010 |
89 pages |
| Authors:
Karl Wiklund; Simon Haykin; Andreas Freibert; Fan Zhang; MCMASTER UNIV HAMILTON (ONTARIO) DEPT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
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| Soldiers in the field work in an acoustically complex environment. Spoken words of particular interest may be embedded in other less important speech or environmental noise. Loud engine noise and impulsive sounds may also threaten not only the soldier?s awareness of their surroundings, but their hearing as well. Just as importantly, some sounds (including impulsive events), are critical for situational awareness, which the soldier must hear or be made aware ... |
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| DECAF - Density Estimation for Cetaceans from Passive Acoustic Fixed Sensors |
Jan-2008 |
9 pages |
| Authors:
Peter Tyack; David Mellinger; Jessica Ward; Nancy DiMarzio; Ronald Morrissey; David Moretti; David Borchers; Tiago Marques; Len Thomas; Steve Martin; Catriona Harris; SAINT ANDREWS UNIV (UNITED KINGDOM)
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| Determining the density and distribution of cetacean (whale and dolphin) species is fundamental to understanding their basic biology, and also to monitoring and mitigating the effect of man-made impacts on their populations. However, this task is difficult because most cetacean species occur at low density and over enormous areas, and because they spend relatively little time at the surface where they can be seen using standard, visual surveys. Our primary ... |
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| Investigation of the Impact of Sonar Transmission on Fisheries and Habitat in the U.S. Navy's USWTR: Summary of Stakeholder Concerns and Appropriate Research Areas |
SEP 2007 |
30 pages |
| Authors:
Andrew Read; Elliott Hazen; DUKE UNIV BEAUFORT NC MARINE LAB
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| Public comments responding to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (October 2005) for the proposed Undersea Warfare Training Range (USWTR) off North Carolina were analyzed to provide a comprehensive view of stakeholder concerns. Three main areas of public concern -- short- and long-term effects on fish from mid-frequency sonar operations, displacement of fishermen during training exercises, and habitat modification/destruction -- were identified. Research areas that might address these concerns also were ... |
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| Exemptions from Environmental Law for the Department of Defense: Background and Issues for Congress |
15 MAY 2007 |
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| Authors:
David M. Bearden; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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 | Since FY2003, the Department of Defense (DoD) has sought broader exemptions from environmental laws that it argues are needed to preserve training flexibility and ensure military readiness. There has been disagreement in Congress over the need for broader exemptions in the absence of data on the overall impact of environmental requirements on readiness. There also has been disagreement over the impacts that broader exemptions would have on environmental quality. Although ... |
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| Environmental Assessment for a Two-Story Addition to Building 503 -- Hydraulic Flight Controls Lean Transformation |
MAR 2007 |
57 pages |
| Authors:
Kay Winn; Staci Hill; Josephine Lee; Wendy Longley-Cook; Sam Johnson; CH2M HILL SALT LAKE CITY UTAH
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| The current configuration of the hydraulic/pneudraulic repair facility at Hill Air Force Base (AFB) is restricted in the types of weapon systems it supports and the amount of work that can be accomplished there. Hill AFB requires a facility that would accommodate increased workload capacity and adapt to changes in workload mix. The project involves constructing a two-story addition (10,000 square feet per floor) on the north side of Building ... |
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| Cost Benefit Analysis of Performing a Pilot Project for Hydrogen-Powered Ground Support Equipment at Lemoore Naval Air Station |
DEC 2006 |
69 pages |
| Authors:
Jacqueline M. Etheridge; Brian W. Maxwell; G. D. Alton; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| The primary purpose of this thesis is to provide a cost benefit analysis of a pilot program at NAS Lemoore for the use of hydrogen fuel cell powered aviation ground support equipment(GSE) and provide general background information on hydrogen power. The analysis is conducted to determine expected program cost and to determine what benefits the Navy could achieve by using hydrogen fuel cell powered tow tractors, electric carts and hydraulic ... |
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| Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Standard Targetry Replacement |
APR 2006 |
67 pages |
| Authors:
ARMY ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| This Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) evaluates potential direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts of standard targetry replacement and alternatives on environmental and land use resources. The Army believes that the majority of typical and recurring actions associated with standard targetry replacement can be best and most efficiently addressed in this PEA, instead of a separate environmental assessment (EA) for every action, as normally or historically required. To insure proper utilization of ... |
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| Effect of Age-Dependent Forest Characteristics on Acoustic Propagation |
MAR 2006 |
38 pages |
| Authors:
Michelle E. Swearingen; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER CHAMPAIGN IL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB
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| This report contains the results of a theoretical study on the impact of forest stand age on acoustic propagation. A red pine forest was simulated at 10, 20, 30, 40, and 80 years of age, with assumptions that it was being maintained for utility pole harvest. Forest parameters, such as density, height, and diameter of trees, were used to predict vertical sound speed profiles and then acoustic propagation. The resulting ... |
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| Environmental Assessment for Construct Physical Fitness Center, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana |
Jan-2006 |
68 pages |
| Authors:
Tony P Lucas; CIVIL ENGINEERING SQUADRON ( 341ST) MALMSTROM AFB MT
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| This document was prepared by the 341st Civil Engineer Squadron, Environmental Flight, Malmstrom AFB, Montana. This draft report is intended to permit Malmstrom AFB to make a fully informed decision and provide public notice for the proposed project to satisfy requirements set forth in the National Environmental Policy Act. Comments based on this draft Environmental Assessment shall be consolidated and used to develop a final Environmental Assessment which will determine ... |
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| Postdeployment Hearing Loss in U.S. Army Soldiers Seen at Audiology Clinics from April 1, 2003, through March 31, 2004 |
DEC 2005 |
9 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas M. Helfer; Nikki N. Jordan; Robyn B. Lee; ARMY CENTER FOR HEALTH PROMOTION AND PREVENTIVE MEDICINE ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| U.S. Army soldiers face unique noise exposures in the current deployed setting. The effects of these deployment-related exposures have not previously been documented. In an attempt to initiate this process, medical evaluations performed at military audiology clinics from April 2003 through March 2004 were reviewed to compare noise-induced hearing loss injury (NIHLI) outcomes among soldiers whose diagnoses were classified as postdeployment-related versus non-postdeployment-related. Sentinel NIHLI outcomes of interest included acoustic ... |
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| Active Military Sonar and Marine Mammals: Events and References |
03 NOV 2005 |
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| Authors:
Eugene H. Buck; Kori Calvert; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| The deployment of active sonar by the U.S. Navy and its potential impacts on marine mammals has been an ongoing issue of intense debate; regulatory, legislative, and judicial activity; and international concern. Some peacetime use of military sonar has been regulated under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and other statutes due to concerns that active military sonars are operated at frequencies used by some cetaceans (i.e., whales, porpoises, and ... |
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| Bioregional Planning in Central Georgia, USA |
02 NOV 2005 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
Virginia Dale; Matthew Aldridge; Taryn Arthur; Latha Baskaran; Michael Berry; Michael Chang; Rebecca Efroymson; Chuck Garten; Catherine Stewart; Robert Washington-Allen; OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LAB TN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES DIV
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| Human influences in the five-county region around Fort Benning, Georgia, USA, have been long and intense. Only 4% of the native longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) forest remains intact. Besides the loss of species, habitats, and ecosystem services associated with longleaf pine forests, the environmental concerns of the region include air, water, and noise pollution. The mix of federal and private ownership in this region leads to complicated land-management issues that ... |
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| Final Environmental Assessment: Proposed T-10 Engine Test Cell Facilities, Hill Air Force Base, Utah |
21 OCT 2005 |
43 pages |
| Authors:
Randal Klein; Kay Winn; STREAMLINE CONSULTING LLC FARMINGTON UT
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| Hill AFB proposes to accommodate current United States Air Force (USAF) missions by constructing two engine test cell facilities. The proposed facilities would be large enough to house all of the required systems and equipment for testing F/A-22, F-16, and A-10 aircraft engines while mounted on an intact aircraft. The proposed action, alternate locations, and the no action alternative were all considered in detail. The proposed action could be implemented ... |
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| Effects of Forest on Blast Noise |
OCT 2005 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
Michelle E. Swearingen; Michael J. White; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER CHAMPAIGN IL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB
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| Low-frequency impulsive noise, characteristic of demolitions, artillery, and armor, is difficult to mitigate. In 2001, ERDC-CERL researchers were tasked to study the potential attenuation caused by a forest. After a thorough review of published work, it was determined that an experiment was necessary. This took place in July 2002 at the Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant in Texarkana, Texas. This report presents the data analysis and draws conclusions about the ... |
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| Evaluation of Noise Effects in Auditory Function in Spanish Military Pilots |
APR 2005 |
9 pages |
| Authors:
J. M. Lorente; B. Puente; B. Esteban; F. Rios; P. Vallejo; C. Velasco; CIMA MADRID (SPAIN)
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| Military pilots are particularly exposed to a wide variety of environmental stresses, one of which is the noise produced by the aircraft used for flying duties. In addition to aircraft noise, changes in cabin pressure and vibration can be considered as contributing factors. Adverse effects can be produced under several situations, through exposure to noise in the flight line or during taxi, take off, or cruise operations. The environmental stress ... |
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| Auditory Tests for the Early Detection of Noise-Susceptible Individuals - A Literature Study |
APR 2005 |
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| Authors:
Joos Vos; HUMAN FACTORS RESEARCH INST TNO SOESTERBERG (NETHERLANDS)
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| As a result of noisy military systems and the limited applicability of personal hearing protection, there continues to be a high incidence of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) among military personnel. One of the ways to reduce the adverse effects of noise, such as a decreased hearing acuity and a noticeable reduction in the ability to understand speech in noisy conditions, might be the selection of persons who are less susceptible ... |
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| AFRL/NASA Shaped Sonic Boom Experiment Flight Test Program. Delivery Order 0021: Origins and Overview of the Shaped Sonic Boom Demonstration Program |
JAN 2005 |
41 pages |
| Authors:
Joseph W. Pawlowski; David H. Graham; Charles H. Boccadoro; Peter G. Coen; Domenic J. Maglieri; NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP EL SEGUNDO CA INTEGRATED SYSTEMS
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| The goal of the DARPA Shaped Sonic Boom Demonstration (SSBD) Program was to demonstrate for the first time in flight that sonic booms can be substantially reduced by incorporating specialized aircraft shaping techniques. Although mitigation of the sonic boom via specialized shaping techniques was theorized decades ago, until now this theory had never been tested with a flight vehicle subjected to actual flight conditions in a real atmosphere. The demonstrative ... |
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| Environmental Assessment Wing Infrastructure Development Outlook (WINDO) for Cannon AFB, New Mexico |
DEC 2004 |
122 pages |
| Authors:
AIR COMBAT COMMAND LANGLEY AFB VA
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| This Environmental Assessment (EA) analyzes the potential environmental consequences of the proposal to implement the Wing Infrastructure Development Outlook (WINDO) for Cannon Air Force Base (AFB). The WINDO identifies engineering projects proposed to improve the infrastructure of Cannon AFB. The EA has been prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and its implementing regulations. The Draft EA was issued for public and agency review and comment. Comments ... |
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| Construction of Guam High School and Commander William C. McCool Elementary/Middle School, Naval Hospital Complex and Apra Harbor Naval Complex, Guam: Environmental Assessment |
SEP 2004 |
96 pages |
| Authors:
HELBER HASTERT AND FEE PLANNERS INC HONOLULU HI
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| This Environmental Assessment (EA) was prepared in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), United States Code title 42, sections 4321 to 4370f, as implemented by Council of Environmental Quality regulations provided in Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 40, Parts 1500 to 1508 (40 CFR 1500, et seq.), Office of the Chief of Naval Operations Instruction 5090.1B, Change-4, Environmental and Natural Resources Programs Manual of June 4, 2003, ... |
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| Acoustic Communication in the North Atlantic Right Whale (Eubalaena glacialis) |
SEP 2003 |
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| Authors:
Susan E. Parks; MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH CAMBRIDGE
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| The focus of this thesis is the use of sound for communication by the North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis). The surface active group (SAG) is the predominant social interaction in this species for which use of sound has been documented. Different group compositions in SAGs indicate that both potentially reproductive and non-reproductive groups have been combined under one label. Sound production in SAGs suggests that females form and maintain ... |
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| Environmental Assessment Central Utility Plant, Energy Efficiency Improvement Projects, Public Works Center - Utilities, Great Lakes Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois |
MAY 2003 |
206 pages |
| Authors:
Mark Schultz; NAVY PUBLIC WORKS CENTER GREAT LAKES IL
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| Naval Station, Great Lakes (NAVSTA Great Lakes) is located in Lake County, Illinois, in the northeastern portion of the state. NAVSTA Great Lakes is the only basic training location for the Navy. Its mission is to provide the fleet with well-trained, well-schooled sailors. The Central Utility Plant provides steam and electricity to NAVSTA Great Lakes. The purpose of the proposed action is to improve the efficiency and reliability of this ... |
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| Resolution Requirements for the Numerical Computation of Tonal Noise in Compressors and Turbines of Aeroengines |
FEB 2003 |
12 pages |
| Authors:
T. Huttl; G. Kahl; F. Kennepohl; K. Heinig; MTU AERO ENGINES GMBH MUNCHEN (GERMANY)
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| The time linearized Euler method Lin3D is applied to two sets of test cases. 2D wave propagation test cases in homogeneous flow are used to quantify numerical dissipation and dispersion of the discretization scheme. The minimum number of mesh diagonals between two wave fronts has been found to be an appropriate measure of the resolution of a wave. Correlations have been found that characterize the dissipation and dispersion behavior of ... |
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| MILITARY TRAINING: DOD Needs a Comprehensive Plan to Manage Encroachment on Training Ranges |
16 MAY 2002 |
17 pages |
| Authors:
Barry W. Holman; GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
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| This report discusses the results of the recent work involving the constraints that encroachment places on military training. Senior Department of Defense (DOD) and military services officials have testified that they face growing difficulties in carrying out realistic training at installations and training ranges because of so-called encroachment issues, which limit their ability to train military forces at the required levels of proficiency. The eight encroachment issues identified by DOD ... |
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| Effects of Underwater Noise on Marine Mammals |
FEB 2002 |
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| Authors:
Gianni Pavan; UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI PAVIA (ITALY)CENTRO INTERDISCIPLINARE DI BIOACUSTICA E RICERCHE AMBIENTALI
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| In the Mediterranean Sea marine life is threatened by habitat degradation due to human activities such as fisheries, ship traffic, pollution, and coast anthropization. Other than being effected by chemical pollution, which may contaminate the whole marine food web, cetaceans can also be effected by noise pollution. The underwater environment has its own acoustic peculiarities and cetaceans are extraordinarily well adapted to them. In these mammals, acoustic communication has acquired ... |
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| Environmental Quality: Environmental Protection and Enhancement |
17 JAN 2002 |
168 pages |
| Authors:
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WASHINGTON DC
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| This pamphlet: (1) Explains how the Army will execute the 'U.S. Army Environmental Strategy into the 21st Century'. (2) Provides detailed guidance to support implementation of AR 200-1 to include: water resources management, oil and hazardous substances spills, hazardous materials management, hazardous and solid waste management, air pollution, environmental noise management, asbestos management, radon reduction, pollution prevention, environmental restoration, environmental quality technology, automated environmental management systems, the Army environmental program ... |
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| A Delicate Balance: Protecting the Environment and Strengthening Trade Through Controlling Aircraft Noise and Emissions |
31 AUG 2001 |
97 pages |
| Authors:
Linda L. Richardson; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSONAFB OH
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| International trade and environmental law present a difficult and delicate balance for the commercial airline industry. The weight of real-world trade and environmental issues constantly shift the balance in opposing regulatory and normative directions. For instance, the environmental realities of running an airport, ranging from noise control and air emissions to less publicized issues of chemical runoff and waste disposal, foment anti-airport sentiment in the public and impose significant fiscal ... |
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| Impacts of Military Vehicle Training Activities on Vegetation: Bibliography With Abstracts |
AUG 2001 |
51 pages |
| Authors:
Jeffrey S. Fehmi; Tyrone Farmer; J. A. Zimmerman; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER CHAMPAIGN IL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB
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| Vehicle impacts are an important military training issue because, in order to adequately train for combat, military training must occur in all weather conditions and at all times of the year. Vehicles must be allowed to maneuver over terrain and distances similar to what is expected in a battlefield environment. These training activities must be balanced with legal requirements pertaining to natural re sources protection (Endangered Species Act, Clean Water ... |
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| Final Range Wide Environmental Impact Statement |
JUL 2001 |
191 pages |
| Authors:
Charles Botdorf; Anthony Bottone; Tracey Epperley; Junior Kerns; Charles Wullenjohn; COMMAND TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE (ARMY) YUMA PROVING GROUND AZ
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| This Final Range Wide Environmental Impact Statement presents the impacts associated with the direct, indirect, and cumulative effects of mission diversification and changes to land use for Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona. New Department of Defense management and operational concepts and programs require land use changes and the construction of new facilities and ranges. In accordance with Council of Environmental Quality and Army guidance, a range of alternatives has been assessed ... |
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| Assessment of Training Noise Impacts on the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker: 2000 Results |
JUN 2001 |
254 pages |
| Authors:
Larry Pater; David Delaney; Linton Swindell; Tim Beaty; Larry Carlile; CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB (ARMY) CHAMPAIGN IL
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| It is estimated that nearly a quarter of the remaining Red-cockaded Woodpecker (RCW) population resides on 16 military installations in the southeastern United States. Such a close association has led to increased conflicts between TES conservation requirements and the military's mission of maintaining a high degree of combat readiness. Increased importance has been placed on determining how noise affects these species. The primary research objective of this multiyear study is ... |
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| Image Registration Using Redundant Wavelet Transforms |
MAR 2001 |
90 pages |
| Authors:
Richard K. Brown Jr; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
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| Imagery is collected much faster and in significantly greater quantities today compared to a few years ago. Accurate registration of this imagery is vital for comparing the similarities and differences between multiple images. Since human analysis is tedious and error prone for large data sets, we require an automatic, efficient, robust, and accurate method to register images. Wavelet transforms have proven useful for a variety of signal and image processing ... |
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| Environmental Impact Statement: Peacekeeper Missile System Deactivation and Dismantlement |
DEC 2000 |
464 pages |
| Authors:
Andrew Dalton; Mark A. Frank; Joseph E. Milligan; Charles B. Schuler; Thomas S. Smith; AIR FORCE SPACE COMMAND PETERSON AFB CO
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| The United States Air Force proposes to deactivate and dismantle up to 50 Peacekeeper Intercontinental Missile (ICBM) Launch Facilities (LF) and 5 Missile Alert Facilities (MAF) located within the deployment area north and east of Francis F. Warren Air Force Base (AFB), Wyoming. The need for deactivation and dismantlement of the Peacekeeper missile system is to comply with the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) II, as modified by the Helsinki ... |
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| Development of a Predictive Model for Rocket Launch Noise Footprint |
27 NOV 2000 |
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| Authors:
Michael J. White; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC LITTLETON CO
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| During rocket launch significant noise can be generated and propagated to the surrounding environment that can be disrupting to both communities and wildlife. Assessment of these impacts requires knowledge of the acoustic source mechanisms, propagation effects, and requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act. In Phase I we will draw heavily on the rocket engine acoustic source investigative testing that we recently completed as well ... |
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| Cost Effectiveness of Hearing Conservation Programs |
SEP 2000 |
5 pages |
| Authors:
Doug Ohlin; ARMY CENTER FOR HEALTH PROMOTION AND PREVENTIVE MEDICINE (PROVISIONAL) ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| In 1999, The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reported $29 1,622,148 for 56,792 veterans receiving hearing loss as a major disability. Civilian hearing loss compensation in that year was $35,346,392 for 6,406 Federal employees. The medical community has often qualified such data, noting that these monetary outlays do not reflect the more important factors of decreased job performance and loss in the quality of life. The reality of decreasing workforces ... |
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| Reagan National Airport Limited Opportunities to Improve Airlines' Compliance With Noise Abatement Procedures |
JUN 2000 |
35 pages |
| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC RESOURCES COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIV
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| A continuing concern of communities located near commercial airports is the amount of noise generated by aircraft during takeoffs and landings. At Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (Reagan National), the takeoff and landing paths generally follow the Potomac River north and south of the airport. In the early 1980s, residents of Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., who live along the river urged the Federal Aviation Administration ... |
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| Oakland Harbor Navigation Improvement (50 Foot) Project. Revisions to the Final Environmental Impact Report |
SEP 1999 |
31 pages |
| Authors:
PORT OF OAKLAND CA
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| The majority of the available archaeological and architectural survey data for the Port area has been compiled as a result of cultural resources compliance requirements and the Oakland Cultural Heritage Survey (City of Oakland 1994) as well as for the Department of the Navy (EPA West) and the City of Alameda Planning Department. Seventeen separate cultural resources compliance reports and at least four Environmental Impact Statement/Reports include portions of the ... |
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| Evaluation of the Potential Impacts of Launches of the USAF Atmospheric Interceptor Technology (AIT) Test Vehicle from the Kodiak Launch Complex (KLC) on Threatened and Endangered Species of Wildlife. Launch of AIT on 5 November 1998, 1632 Hrs. PST. Noise |
05 NOV 1998 |
15 pages |
| Authors:
Brent S. Stewart; HUBBS-SEA WORLD RESEARCH INST SAN DIEGOCA
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| As part of the monitoring and mitigation obligation of the United States Air Force (USAF) atmospheric interceptor technology (ait) program Environmental Assessment, the USAF has conducted noise monitoring at the Kodiak Launch Complex, Kodiak Alaska. Two special status species, Steller's eider and Steller Sea Lions; both federally listed as threatened and endangered species are of concern at the launch site. As a result, sound measuring and recording instruments were placed ... |
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| The Army Reserve Supplement for the Environmental Assessment and Management (TEAM) Guide, Revised September 1998 |
SEP 1998 |
393 pages |
| Authors:
Donna J. Schell; CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB (ARMY) CHAMPAIGN IL
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| The numbers of environmental laws and regulations have continued to grow in the United States, making compliance with these regulations increasingly difficult. Environmental assessments became a way to determine operational consistency and compliance with current environmental regulations. Beginning in 1985, the U.S. Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratories, in cooperation with the U.S. Army Environmental Center, began the research that led to the publication of the Environmental ... |
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| The Environmental Compliance Assessment Management Program (ECAMP), Air National Guard Supplement for The Environmental Assessment and Management (TEAM)Guide, Revised September 1998 |
SEP 1998 |
435 pages |
| Authors:
Donna J. Schell; David A. Krooks; CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB (ARMY) CHAMPAIGN IL
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| The number of environmental laws and regulations has continued to grow in the United States, making compliance with these regulations increasingly difficult. Environmental assessments became a way to determine operational consistency and compliance with current environmental regulations. Beginning in 1992, the U.S. Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratories (USACERL), in cooperation with the U.S. Air National Guard (ANG), began the research that led to the publication of ... |
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| The Environmental Assessment and Management (TEAM) Guide, Revised September 1998 |
SEP 1998 |
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| Authors:
Donna J. Schell; AIR FORCE CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE BROOKS AFB TX
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| Environmental assessments help determine compliance with current environmental regulations. The U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), and Corps of Engineers (Civil works) have programs that identify compliance problems before they are cited as violations by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). Since 1984, the U.S. Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratories (USACERL), in cooperation with Department of Defense (DOD) components, has ... |
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| Development of a Muffler for Small Arms Range Noise Mitigation |
SEP 1998 |
51 pages |
| Authors:
Larry Pater; Anthony Krempin; CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB (ARMY) CHAMPAIGN IL
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| Small arms fire can result in noise complaints from nearby residents. The objective of the project reported herein was to provide a mitigation strategy to reduce small arms noise impact in the neighborhood of Camp Dodge, IA. The selected strategy was a low cost muzzle blast muffler. The U.S. Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratories (USACERL) designed, constructed, and tested several variations of mufflers. The basic design consists of a tube ... |
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| Sound Basics: A Primer in Psychoacoustics |
AUG 1998 |
199 pages |
| Authors:
Bartholomew Elias; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH HUMAN EFFECTIVENESS DIRECTORATE
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| This report contains materials for human factors professionals who may on occasion be called upon to provide consultation on psychoacoustic problems such as the assessment of occupational and residential noise exposure, prediction of speech intelligibility in noisy environments, and the design and integration of auditory displays. Users of the materials are expected to have a basic understanding of algebraic notation and problem solving and logarithms, but need not have any ... |
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| Development of Noise Dose/Visitor Response Relationships for the National Parks Overflight Rule: Bryce Canyon National Park Study |
JUL 1998 |
258 pages |
| Authors:
Gregg G. Fleming; Christopher J. Roof; Amanda S. Rapoza; David R. Read; Joel C. Webster; JOHN A VOLPE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS CENTER CAMBRIDGE MA
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| The Federal Aviation Administration's Office of Environment and Energy, with the assistance of the Acoustics Facility at the United States Department of Transportation's John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center is conducting research in support of the National Parks Overflight Rule (National Rule). The foundation of the research program for the National Rule is the performance of noise dose/visitor response (dose-response) studies in several National ... |
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| Airline Competition: Cargo Airline Has Enhanced Competition in Hawaii but Faces an Uncertain Future |
18 JUN 1998 |
25 pages |
| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC RESOURCES COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIV
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| Because Hawaii comprises eight major islands remote from the U.S. mainland, many cargo customers must rely on air service as the only way to transport their goods in a timely fashion. Historically, two airlines have provided service to meet this need. Under an exemption from provisions of the Airport Noise and Capacity Act, these two airlines are permitted to operate an interisland "turnaround" service (i.e., flights within Hawaii) with relatively ... |
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| Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) Program |
APR 1998 |
775 pages |
| Authors:
AIR FORCE CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE BROOKS AFB TX
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| The EIS was prepared to analyze the potential environmental consequences of the Proposed Action and No-Action Alternative. The Proposed Action is the development, deployment, and operation of EELV systems. EELV systems would replace current Atlas 2A, Delta 2, and Titan 4B launch systems and are intended to meet the requirements of the U.S. Government National Executable Mission Model (NMM), both medium and heavy lift, at a lower launch cost than ... |
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| Determination of Aircraft Sonic Boom Noise Penetration into Seas, Bays, and Lakes for Environmental Assessment |
FEB 1998 |
181 pages |
| Authors:
Victor W. Sparrow; PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIV UNIVERSITY PARK
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| Sonic boom noise from overwater supersonic aircraft operations penetrates into the water. The present work developed an algorithm to simulate this penetrating sonic boom noise for realistically shaped sonic booms, predictions previously unavailable. The new algorithm assumes that the water surface is fairly flat and that the water is deep enough so that bottom reflections can be ignored. The algorithm was used to model the ... |
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| Sound Intensity Prediction System (SIPS): Volume I - Reference Manual |
DEC 97 |
36 pages |
| Authors:
Michael M. Kordich; Dean A. Pollet; NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER DAHLGREN DIV VA
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| The Sound Intensity Prediction System (SIPS) is a tool employed to reduce the number of complaints about noise from explosive operations. SIPS combines procedures for conducting explosive operations with an acoustic ray tracing computer code to determine the locations of both noise enhancements and noise reductions. By predicting areas that can expect either increased or decreased noise levels, noise levels in sensitive areas can be determined. Predictions of quiet zones ... |
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| Human Factors Evaluation of Vocoders for Air Traffic Control Environments Phase II: ATC Simulation |
DEC 1997 |
48 pages |
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Randy L. Sollenberger; James LaDue; Brian Carver; Annmarie Heinze; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| Vocoders offer a potential solution to radio congestion by digitizing human speech and compressing the signal to achieve low bandwidth voice transmissions. A reduction in bandwidth will allow the addition of more communication channels to the system and reduce radio congestion. This air traffic control simulation study is the second phase of a research effort to compare the effectiveness of two 4.8 kbps vocoders (designated as ... |
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| Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Disposal and Reuse of the Department of Defense Housing Facility Novato, California: Volume I |
19 NOV 1997 |
595 pages |
| Authors:
NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND SILVERDALE WA ENGINEERING FIELD ACTIVITY NW
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| Pursuant to the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act (Public Law 101.510) and the base closure decisions approved by Congress in 1993, the Department of Defense Housing Facility Novato (DODHF Novato) in Novato, California, was closed in September 1996. DODHF Novato includes two Navy-owned areas at the former Hamilton Air Force Base- the Main Site property and the of site Rafael Village housing property. This environmental impact statement (%15) analyzes ... |
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