Abstract
As commercial space launches continue to become more frequent, increasing attention will be given to the noise generated during these launches. Of particular concern are nearby communities, launch infrastructure, and wildlife. To understand the impacts of such launches, noise models have been developed. One commonly used software package is known as RUMBLE. This paper aims to calculate noise metrics from measurements of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket and compare those to RUMBLE-predicted values. Locations were measured ranging in the hundreds of meters to several kilometers and the compared metrics will include the A-weighted and unweighted maximum sound level and the sound exposure level. This analysis is part of an overall goal to determine the prediction accuracy and determine how future models may be improved as the cadence of rocket launches continues to rise. [Research funded in part by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education.]
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