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Skycar noise @ 50’ will equal freeway noise
updated 05/07/02·
With quick, vertical takeoff and landing, Skycars will be heard on the ground for only 10 seconds or less - the Skycar doesn't require long, noisy flight at low altitudes to take off and land as do other aircraft.|
Level |
Typical Noise Sources |
Skycar |
Skycar |
|
89 db |
Car wash at 20 ‘ |
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|
88 db |
Food blender |
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|
84 db |
Tiltrotor at 470’ |
50’ |
|
|
80 db |
Garbage disposal |
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|
77 db |
Passenger car 65mph at 25 ‘ |
120’ |
|
|
76 db |
50’ from freeway |
50’ |
|
|
68 db |
Small aircraft @1000’ |
400’ |
120’ |
|
60 db |
Dishwasher rinse @ 10’ |
700’ |
250’ |
|
44 db |
Bird calls |
6,400’ |
1,600’ |
Future Skycar fan synchronization and muffling will reduce sound level by at least 10db
Noise thru air: 2X increase in distance reduces noise by 6 db
Noise across ground: 2X increase in distance reduces noise by 12 db
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