2023 Pre-Symposium Meetings

Aviation Noise & Emissions Officers Meeting

Monday, May 1st, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM, In-Person Only

This meeting will be an informal discussion among Aviation Noise Officers and Aviation Emissions Officers where we will review the effects and processes of addressing aircraft noise as we emerge from a pandemic environment, and in the midst of air traffic recovery.  

Hosted By: Tim Middleton, HMMH & Jerry Gerspach, Port of Portland

Note: This meeting is by invite only. Invitations will go out to registered members who are aviation noise or emissions officers. 

Perspectives on Overflight Concentration and Aviation Law 

Monday, May 1st, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Hybrid Format

This meeting for community grassroots organizers provides an opportunity to engage with experts on: the opportunities and challenges to address overflight concentration and aviation industry law. Dr. Stavros Sidiropoulos and Jim Allerdice of Vianair will start with PBN Procedures to create track variability (see previous ANE presentation in 2021 - Dispersion in the Era of RNAV) and the potential benefits of Time Based Flow Management (TBFM) for reducing noise impacts. Barbara Lichman will follow by sharing legal perspectives on legislation, aircraft noise regulatory policy, and litigation. Join us for an informative session with interactive audience Q&A.

Hosted By: Darlene Yaplee, Aviation-Impacted Communities Alliance (AICA)

Speakers:

Note: This meeting is by invite only. Invitations will go out to registered members who are community grassroots organizers. 

Discussion with Community & Non-Industry Researchers 

Monday, May 1st, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Hybrid Format

This will be an informal discussion among community members with researchers on current knowledge, emerging science, and future opportunities.

Hosted By: Debi Wagner - Community Advocate, University of Washington MOV-UP Advisory, Quiet Skies Puget Sound, Quiet Skies Coalition

Leading Participants:

  • Elena Austin, Ultrafine Particle Research
  • Sonja Jeram, Noise Health Research
  • Kris Johnson, Public Health 
  • Wig Zamore, Investigating Health Effects of Particle Emissions  

Note: This meeting is by invite only. Invitations will go out to registered members in community groups.