Fundamental and applied aspects of preventing the adverse effects of aviation noise

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Aviation noise is discussed as a harmful physical factor with ecological, hygienic, clinical, and social implications. Noise contributes to the development of general and occupational pathologies, chronic diseases, and reduction of professional longevity. The present-day knowledge of aviation noise sources and dynamics and effects on environment, population, and aviation personnel is overviewed, as well as strategies to prevent noise consequences including muffling techniques as the key ones.