American firm Blast Deflectors (Hall 3/F16a) is promoting a new Airport Noise Protection Unit which can be designed, manufactured and installed in less than six months.
"During aircraft maintenance a run-up engine procedure is often required which can be very noisy," explains vice president Christopher Lynn.
Many American airports, cities and states are suffering from noise pollution and are looking for a solution.
"Our noise enclosure is of aerodynamic design with louvred, sloped walls and rounded tops," adds Lynn.
"It can also, unlike previous models, be used under varied wind directions, which makes it a more consistent solution."
Says Lynn: "It was first used at O'Hare Airport in Chicago, which is renowned for being the Windy City. The new design is three sided and has noise absorbent panels within a galvanised steel cassette and achieves almost 20db reduction."
Source: Flight Daily News
