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Publications and Papers 1990-1999

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Spectral Classes for FAA’s Integrated Noise ModelVersion 6.0, December 1999, Letter Report: DTS-34-FA065-LR1.
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Integrated Noise Model (IMN) Version 6.0 User’s Guide, September 1999, FAA-AEE-99-03.
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Fleming, Gregg, G., Roof, Christopher J., Read, David R., Burstein, Joseph, Senzig, David, Rapoza, Amanda, Gerbi, Paul, and Cynthia Lee. 1999. Ambient Sound Levels at Four Department of Interior Conservation Units in Support of Homestead Air Base Reuse Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement, June 1999, DOT-VNTSC-FAA-99-03.
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Computing the Absorption of Sound by the Atmosphere and its Applicability to Aircraft Noise Certification , August 1998, Letter Report: DTS-34-FA853-LR2.
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Fleming, Gregg, Roof, Christopher, Rapoza, Amanda and David Read. 1998. Development of a Noise Dose/Visitor Response Relationships for the National Parks Overflight Rule: Bryce Canyon National Park Study, July 1998, DOT-VNTSC-FAA-98-06, FAA-AEE-98-01.
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FHWA Traffic Noise Model Look-Up Tables , July 1998, DOT-VNTSC-FHWA-98-5, FHWA-PD-98-047.
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Fleming, Gregg, Roof, Christopher and David Read. 1998. Draft Guidelines for Measurement and Assessment of Low-Level Ambient Noise, DTS-34-FA865-LR1.
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Menge, Christopher, et al. 1998. FHWA Traffic Noise Model (FHWATNM), Version 1.0: Technical Manual, January 1998, DOT-VNTSC-FHWA-98-02; FHWA-PD-96-010.
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Menge, Christopher, et al. 1998. FHWA Traffic Noise Model (FHWATNM), Version 1.0: User’s Guide, January 1998, DOT-VNTSC-FHWA-98-01; FHWA-PD-96-009.
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Fleming, Gregg, et al. 1997. Integrated Noise Model (INM), Version 5.1.: Technical Manual, December 1997, FAA-AEE-97-04.
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Jacobs, Eric, et al. 1997. "The Development and Flight Test Demonstration of Noise Abatement Approach Procedures for the Sikorsky S-76", American Helicopter Society Technical Specialists Meeting for Rotorcraft and Aerodynamics, Williamsburg, VA, October 28-30, 1997.
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Multer, Jordan and Amanda Rapoza. 1997. Field Evaluation of a Wayside Horn at Highway-Railroad Grade Crossing, May 1997, DOT-VNTSC-97-1; DOT/FRA/ORD-98/04.
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Requirements for DGPS-Based TSPI System Used in Aircraft Noise Certification Tests, April 1997, DTRS-75-FA753-LR3.
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Bowlby, W., et al. 1997. Interrupted Flow Reference Energy Mean Emission Levels for the FHWA Traffic Noise Model, January 1997, DOT-VNTSC-FHWA-97-1; DOT-FHWA-PD-97-019.
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Olmstead, Jeff, et al. 1996. Integrated Noise Model (INM) Version 5.1 User’s Guide, December 1996, FAA-AEE-96-02.
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Fleming, Gregg. 1996. Aircraft Noise Measurement Instrumentation and Techniques, August 1996, DTS-75-FA653-LR5.
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Roof, Christopher, Fleming, Gregg and David Read. 1996. Noise Characterization Study of the AP.1-88 Hovercraft, June 1996, DOT-VNTSC-USPS-96-1.
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Lee, Cynthia and Gregg Fleming. 1996. Measurement of Highway-Related Noise, May 1996, DOT-VNTSC-FHWA-96-5; FHWA-PD-96-046.
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Coulson, Robert. 1996. Vehicle Noise Source Heights and Sub-Source Spectra, November 1996.
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Fleming, Gregg, Rapoza, Amanda and Cynthia Lee. 1995. Development of National Reference Energy Mean Emission Levels for the FHWA Traffic Noise Model (FHWA TNM), Version 1.0, November 1995, DOT-VNTSC-FHWA-96-2; FHWA-PD-96-008.
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Olmstead, Jeff. et al. 1995. INM User’s Guide V5.0, August 1995, FAA-AEE-95-01.
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Fleming, Gregg and Edward Rickley. 1994. HNM Heliport Noise Model, V2.2 User’s Guide, February 1994, DOT-VNTSC-FAA-94-3; DOT/FAA/EE/94-01.
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Fleming, Gregg and Edward Rickley. 1994. Performance Evaluation of Experimental Highway Noise Barriers, April 1994, DOT-VNTSC-FHWA-94-16; FHWA-RD-94-093.
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Fleming, Gregg, et al. 1993. INM Integrated Noise Model V4.11 User’s Guide Supplement, December 1993, DOT-VNTSC-FAA-93-19; DOT/FAA/EE/93-03.
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Rickley, Edward, et al. 1993. Noise Measurement Flight Test of Five Light Helicopters, July 1993, DOT-VNTSC-FAA-93-5; DOT/FAA/EE/93/01.
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Keller, Amanda and Edward Rickley. 1993. The Safety of Highway-Railroad Grade Crossings Study of the Acoustic Characteristics of Railroad Horn Systems, July 1993, DOT-VNTSC-FRA-93-1; DOT/FRA/ORD-93/25.

Analysis of Aircraft Noise Levels in the Vicinity of Start-of-Takeoff Roll at Baltimore-Washington International Airport, May 1992. DOT-VNTSC-FAA-92-5; FAA-EE-92-5.
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Fleming, Gregg and Edward Rickley. 1992. Parallel Barrier Effectiveness under Free-Flowing Traffic Conditions, April 1992, DOT-VNTSC-FHWA-92-1; FHWA-RD-068.
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Bishop, Dwight E. and John F. Mills. 1992. Update of Aircraft Profile Data for the Integrated Noise Model Computer Program Vol. 3: Appendix B Aircraft Performance Coefficients, March 1992, DOT-VNTSC-FAA-91-4; FAA-EE-91-02.
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Bishop, Dwight E. and John F. Mills. 1992. Update of Aircraft Profile Data for the Integrated Noise Model Computer Program Vol. 2: Appendix A: Aircraft Takeoff and Landing Profiles, March 1992, DOT-VNTSC-FAA-91-4; FAA-EE-91-02.
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Bishop, Dwight E. and John F. Mills. 1992. Update of Aircraft Profile Data for the Integrated Noise Model Computer Program Vol. 1: Final Report, March 1992, DOT-VNTSC-FAA-91-4; FAA-EE-91-02.
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HWNOISE Program Users’ Guide. 1992. DTS-75-HW227-LR2.
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HWINPUT Program Users’ Guide. 1992. DTS-75-HW227-LR1.
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Rickley, Edward and Gregg Fleming. 1991. Noise Measurement Data New Jersey Expanded East Coast Plan , December 1991, DTS-75-FA1N8-LR3.
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Hourly Statistical Noise Levels Expanded East Coast Plan , August 1991, DTS-75-FA1N8-LR2.
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Rickley Edward. 1990. Helicopter Noise Data Letter Report , July 1990, DTS-75-FA053-LR8.
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Fleming, Gregg and Edward Rickley. 1990. Parallel Barrier Effectiveness: Dulles Noise Barrier Project, May 1990. DOT-TSC-FHWA-90-1; FHWA-RD-90-105.
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Analysis of Helicopter Position Determination Methods , n.d., FA553-LR2.
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DRAFT EIS: Expanded East Coast Plan: Changes in Aircraft Flight Patterns over the State of New Jersey , n.d.,
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