Noise Assessment of the Rocket Sled Test Track Operation at Holloman AFB, New Mexico

This report presents the results of noise data measurements of the Holloman AFB rocket sled test track operations. Impulse and community noise measurements were made to determine the impact of the rocket sled noise on the surrounding community. A worst case sled run was measured and used to determine that the rocket sled has very little impact on the community for a worst case rocket sled run and little or no impact for the majority of the runs. Recommendations were made to limit the number of people exposed to the rocket sled noise and require test track personnel to wear hearing protection. Sonic boom measurement equipment should be purchased to document all sonic booms created by the rocket sled. fr