Overview
X-NOISE is a collaborative network project in the area of aero acoustics.
The objective is to lower the exposure of community to aircraft noise. The project strives to coordinate research activities, disseminate results and contribute to an aero acoustical knowledge base.
The X-NOISE EV Coordination Action addresses the noise challenges faced by Aviation. The project involves experts groups, scientific workshops, international cooperation seminars and a common information system. It will specifically:
- Evaluate EU-funded projects results and assess their contribution to the state-of-the-art;
- Formulate, through development of common strategies and complementarity with national activities, priorities and key topics for future projects aimed at noise reduction at source, low noise operations, and improved understanding and modelling of the impact of aircraft noise in the community, including environmental interdependencies;
- Ensure dissemination and exploitation of research findings, including technical information aimed at Regulatory Bodies and Policy making Agencies;
- Contribute to an improved integration of the European Aviation Noise Research Community through a network of National Focal Points covering all countries with such technical interest;
- Identify potential reinforcement of future projects partnership through extended international networking and dedicated processes to foster new collaborations and promote novel ideas.
The project scope is fully consistent with the FP7 Transport work programme (Aeronautics), significantly contributing to the objectives of reducing Aircraft Noise by 10 dB per operation as set by the ACARE 2020 Vision,.while addressing key factors associated with Airport Noise issues. Over 4 years, the project will involve 29 partners from 21 countries (FR, UK, ES, NL, BE, DE, SE, IT, PL, HE, HU, CZ, LT, IE, PT, RO, CH, RU, UKR, EG, BR), combining the complementary skills and expertise of industry partners, SMEs, universities and research establishments to cover the whole field of interest. The X-NOISE project is made possible by the European Union.
Funding
Results
Quiet as an aeroplane
The Advisory Council for Aviation Research and Innovation in Europe (ACARE) calls for important reductions in noise from air transport by 2020. A European network is ensuring stakeholders are on the same page for maximum results.
A large EU consortium initiated the collaborative network project 'Aviation noise research network and coordination' (http://www.xnoise.eu/ (X-NOISE EV)) to streamline research efforts. The project is supporting investigations into noise-reduction technologies and novel architectures that allow for quieter aircraft while considering weight, performance and durability issues. Twenty-nine partners from 21 countries are involved, representing industry, small and medium-sized enterprises, universities and research institutions.
Researchers have assessed the current situation relative to ACARE 2020 targets and contributed to ACARE's Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda and its Flightpath 2050 Vision. In preparation of establishing priorities for upcoming research, X-NOISE EV delineated technical recommendations according to combined Vision 2020, 2035 and 2050 targets.
The project is integrating the European aviation noise research community through a network of National Focal Points (NFPs). The network is now at a critical mass, and a report of major national programmes was provided at the annual meeting of NFPs in the third project year.
Numerous seminars and scientific workshops have been organised and implemented, and a network newsletter is published every six months. In addition, the network is reaching out to international organisations through the support of European Commission initiatives. Candidate topics for collaboration were identified and X-NOISE EV has initiated a dialogue with network counterparts in Canada and the United States to further explore possibilities.
X-NOISE EV forms an important pillar of the EU’s research agenda to make noise reduction associated with air travel a priority. Through bringing together various stakeholders from many countries and reaching out internationally, the network is ensuring that research efforts will be well-coordinated for maximum impact.