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Silencing Aircraft Engines: New Material Could Reduce Noise To That Of A Hairdryer
If you live near an airport or are a frequent flyer, you may be no stranger to the intense roar of a modern-day aircraft. As the turbines whir into action and force superheated air through the exhaust, sounds as loud as 140 decibels can be heard by nearby onlookers, to the point where noise-reducing earphones are a necessity for visiting airshows to prevent hearing damage. (www.iflscience.com) Altro...
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I actually like jet noise
It's a good news/bad news story. The good news is that jet engine noise will be reduced to that of a hair dryer. The bad news is that hair dryer noise will be increased to that of a jet engine.
But electric!
I don't think the jet efflux noise will be reduced in any way by this material.Hair drier? I think not.
I’m developing haberdashery for unicorns and magnetic chocolate teapots. Those might also reduce engine noise.
