Performance-Based Navigation (PBN), as described by the Federal Aviation Administration, is comprised of Area Navigation (RNAV) and Required Navigation Performance (RNP) and describes an aircraft’s capability to navigate using performance standards.
PBN holds great promise for noise reduction by enabling aircraft to better adhere to preferential nighttime flight tracks designed to navigate aircraft toward areas of more compatible land use such as forest preserves, highway corridors and industrial areas.
This technology will automatically compensate for weather and air speed while ensuring airspace safety, efficiency and, when possible, minimal noise impact on surrounding residences.
ONCC supports the FAA in its work with many technical issues to one day implement these innovations at O’Hare Airport. |
