Physics:Kosten unit

Short description: Dutch measure of aircraft noise

The Kosten unit (Ke) is a commonly used aggregate measure for aircraft noise in the Netherlands, developed by the Kosten Committee[1] 1963. A yearly average which represents outdoor noise levels.

References

• Adviescommissie Geluidhinder door Vliegtuigen, 1967. Adviescommissie Geluidhinder door Vliegtuigen, Geluidhinder door vliegtuigen., TNO, Delft (1967).
• Review of statutory Limits in the Netherlands
• Analysis in noise policy Inter-noise 2001 - The Hague, Netherlands, 29 August 2001

See also

Dutch units of measurement