1. Re: the frustrations of engine noise

["Dan Dugan" dandugan_1999]

> Dan wrote: "I record mostly in the national parks, with research permits.=
 I ask them what areas they want documented. Serious volunteers are welcome=
d. I record the whole soundscape with everything, in surround. I turn in do=
cumented and annotated raw recordings to the parks."
>
> That sounds really interesting. Does anyone know if anything like that is=
 being done in other countries?
>
> And why do you need research permits? Do you record in places that requir=
e permits to access?

Yes, I can go off-trail. I usually don't though. What I do with the privile=
ge is camp in places where camping isn't allowed.

> It's interesting that you appear less distressed by noise than the OP (so=
rry, forgot your name). Perhaps that's because even your noisy recordings h=
ave a purpose?

Yes, documenting the overflights is helpful to the parks. Professional acou=
stical consultants are very expensive, like lawyers.

-Dan