In preparing for the development of the China lake Land Use Management Plan, we are currently updating or developing two noise-related studies to help in our noise abatement efforts. One important fact that relates to noise from China Lake military operations is cloud coverage. Atmospheric conditions like heavy cloud cover over the area will sometimes multiply the effects of noise by focusing or redirecting sound waves back to the ground. This phenomena can sometimes be the cause of seemingly excessive noise, and is considered in our noise abatement efforts.
Every effort is made at China Lake to mitigate noise created by our operations.
We have developed a comprehensive noise complaint program to better serve our local communities. This doesn't mean that your complaints or other comments are not important to China Lake. Each report is investigated using flight records, the identified unit is directed to correct any problems, and the reporting person is contacted for final closeout of the report. The Public Affairs Office receiving the initial complaint is the point of contact throughout the process, regardless of the aircraft identification. Those reports involving damage claims may be forwarded to a different command for claims processing, but the original Public Affairs Office maintains continuity throughout the process.