Informing Acoustic Norms in Frontcountry Settings of Denali National Park and Preserve

This study will use a sampling strategy similar to that used during the 2011/2012 study making, a robust approach to analysis of the Denali front country and an attainable management tool. Moreover, both the evaluative and comparative components of this study will have high reliability, due to the similarity of methods and the same Principle Investigator/Co-investigators as the 2011/2012 study (now with Penn State). Notably different from previous work, the proposed study will also produce a sophisticated noise propagation map and model similar to Noise Map Simulation Modeling (NMSIM) maps, which incorporate temporal data as well as quantified visitor experience in specific vector polygons of the Denali front country. Because visitation to the front- country continues to grow both extensively (in visitor diversity and uses) and intensively (in visitors/km2), an adequate map in consort with visitor attitudes and preferences is needed. The findings of this study will help to inform regulation of known noise factors, particularly emanating from the visitor center bus area, airstrip, and train depot, as well as uncovering other confounding acoustic factors of high visitor use. Furthermore, this information will aid in efforts to protect the physical and social environments of Denali National Park that contribute to positive visitor experience. STATEMENT OF JOINT OBJECTIVES/PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN In order to effectively develop standards for the acceptable amount of aircraft,...
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