The ESDU Aircraft Noise Series provides a range of methods for predicting aircraft noise levels. ESDU 09009 provides an overview of the extent to which currently-available prediction methods can meet the particular circumstances for which the user may desire to perform a prediction. All of the methods incorporated in the ESDU Aircraft Noise Series are included in this survey.

ESDU 09009 is a companion Item to ESDU 02020 which provides an introduction to the main sources of aircraft noise, aircraft noise transmission, modifying effects and to subjective response. Together, these two Items provide an overview of aircraft noise which may be particularly useful to those new to the subject.