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Aircraft Noise: Take Off vs. Landing

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Aircraft Noise: Take Off vs. Landing | Science Fair Projects | STEM Projects
Ever wonder why aircraft make so much noise? In this project, you'll measure the noise levels of different aircraft during take off and landing to find out which one is louder.

Hypothesis

The hypothesis is that an aircraft will make more noise during take off than during landing.

Method & Materials

You will measure the noise levels of different aircraft during take off and landing with a decibel meter. You will also need to obtain the flight schedules for different types of aircraft and find a safe location near an airport to view aircraft take off and landing.
You will need a decibel meter, ear plugs, and approval from the relevant airport authority (if necessary) to conduct the experiment near the airport.

Results

The results show that the aircraft will generate more noise during take off as compared to during landing. The noise levels are also different for different types of aircraft. Residents living near an airport are affected by the noise of an aircraft during taking off, noise of aircraft landing and noise of low flying aircrafts.

Why do this project?

This science project is interesting and unique because it allows students to measure the noise levels of different aircraft during take off and landing and observe the effects of aircraft noise on people living near an airport.

Also Consider

Experiment variations to consider include repeating the experiment at night and repeating the experiment when it is raining.

Full project details

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