Helicopter Noise Study: Towards A Better Understanding of Urban Air Mobility Noise

The paper presents the set-up, preparation and results of a helicopter noise annoyance study performed around “Héliport de Paris - Issy-les-Moulineaux – Valérie André” heliport. This study includes acoustic measurements around the heliport, simulations of helicopter noise emissions and their associated noise footprint along the measured trajectories, and the results of a survey carried out on the inhabitants living close to the helicopter routes in the area. This study aims at better understanding helicopter noise annoyance criteria and acceptance of future Urban Air Mobility operations.