This paper presents a strategy based on fuzzy logic and lexicographic multi-objective optimization for designing noise abatement procedures aimed at reducing the noise exposure of the population living around the airports. A non-linear multi-objective optimal control problem is formally written and identified. A lexicographic optimization technique is presented for establishing a hierarchical o...

To provide continuous growth of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AAS), the department Stakeholder Strategy and Development (SSD) of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AAS) introduces Noise Abatement Measures to create quieter aircraft operations and hence to be able to fly more frequent within the current environmental law related to aircraft noise. However, SSD faces difficulties with the evaluation regar...

The purpose of this article was to study the economics of Sweden's scheme of 'multiple' arable nitrogen abatement instruments. A large-scale, spatially distributed mathematical programming model that linked changes in agricultural production practices to coastal nitrogen load was developed. Actual abatement policy induced 21% abatement. A rst-best solution to 21% abatement required increased co...

This paper presents a strategy for designing noise abatement procedures aimed at reducing the global annoyance perceived for the population living around the airports. By using fuzzy logic techniques it is shown how annoyance can be modelled in function of the maximum perceived noise level at a specific noise sensitive location and the time of the day when the departure takes place. Thus, the a...