A survey of urban noise annoyance in a large Brazilian city: the importance of a subjective analysis in conjunction with an objective analysis

Zannin, Paulo Henrique Trombetta; Calixto, Alfredo; Diniz, Fabiano B.; Ferreira, José Augusto Coelho

doi:10.1016/s0195-9255(02)00092-6

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“…It produces disturbance and inversely impacts more than other forms of noise (Dix, 1981;Zannin et al, 2003;Joel Manoel et al, 2004). Urban traffic noise impact assessment has thus become an active environmental acoustics domain.…”

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Assessment of Traffic Noise Pollution from 1989 to 2003 in Lanzhou City

Tian

et al. 2006

Environ Monit Assess

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Abstract. On the basis of the continuous traffic noise data observed at 142 sites distributed in 52 roads from 1989 to 2003, the characteristics of traffic noise and effect factors were analyzed through traffic noise indices, such as Lep, L10, L50, L90, TNI, and Pn. Our findings allow us to reach a number of conclusions as follows: Firstly, traffic noise pollution was serious, and its fluctuant characteristic was obvious, resulting in a great intrusion to public in Lanzhou City during last 15 years. Secondly, traffic noise made a distinction between trunk lines and secondary lines, west-east direction roads and north-south direction roads. Thirdly, spatial character and time rule of traffic noise were obvious. In addition, traffic volume, traffic composition, road condition, and traffic management were identified as the key factors influencing traffic noise in this city.

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Assessment of Traffic Noise Pollution from 1989 to 2003 in Lanzhou City

Tian

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Environ Monit Assess

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“…The most important variables considered in the development of mathematical models are traffic flow rate and composition [1].The earliest road traffic noise model was that given in the 1952 Handbook of Acoustic Noise Control. It was offered for speeds of 35±45 mph and distances greater than 20 feet [3].…”

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“…Environmental noise is a worldwide problem, and noise is becoming an increasingly omnipresent, yet unnoticed, form of pollution, even in developed countries [1]. The sources of noise are broadly divided into two parts: industrial and non-industrial.…”

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Evaluation and Modelling of Traffic Noise on the Asian Highway in Golestan National Park, Iran

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Abstract. The increasing number of vehicles on Iran's highways and major roads has led to an increase in noise levels. As a result, traffic is now considered a main source of noise pollution. This paper reports on the modelling of traffic noise levels in Golestan National Park, Golestan using vehicle data and other environmental features. For the evaluation of noise and the recording of independent environmental variables, Sampling stations were selected using a systematic-random method at 76 points at various distances and between 0-250 meters from the road. At each sampling point, traffic flow (number and speed of vehicles, number of horn beeps) was measured for 15 minutes from 8 am to 8 pm. Simultaneously other environmental variables were assessed, including the geometry of the road surface and location conditions .The best multivariable regression based on the correlation coefficient (R) and the coefficient of determination (R2) was achieved. The R-square (73%) and the adjusted R-square (68%) of the regression equation were 73% and 68% respectively. The results of modelling show that the most important variables affecting noise pollution are distance from the road, roughness coefficient, speed of medium-weight vehicles, relative humidity, and height and number of light vehicles. There is a negative correlation with distance from the road and noise pollution.The accuracy of the model was found to be about ±5 dB. Therefore, the model is suggested for the prediction of traffic noise on the Asian Highway in Golestan National Park.

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“…The integration of quantitative evaluation using field measurements and interviews with the population can thus serve as an alternative for the evaluation of environmental noise and its effects on health 10,11,12,13 .…”

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Sistema de apoio à avaliação de impactos da poluição sonora sobre a saúde pública

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Resumo: O objetivo do trabalho foi desenvolver um sistema de apoio à avaliação da poluição sonora, aplicado na zona central de Rio Claro, São Paulo, Brasil. Para isso, dados foram obtidos por meio de medições sonoras e entrevistas com a população, gerando como indicadores o nível sonoro equivalente (Leq ), o índice de ruído de tráfego (LTNI ) e um diagnóstico participativo (Dp ), integrados por intermédio de um sistema de inferência fuzzy (SIF). Como resultado, o sistema proposto permitiu classificar os pontos avaliados quanto ao grau de impacto da poluição sonora sobre a saúde da população (IPS ) na área de estudo, que pode ser considerado significativo em 31,4% dos pontos e muito significativo em 62,9%. A possibilidade de adequar o SIF de acordo com as condições de estudo viabiliza a sua generalização e, desta forma, apoia a avaliação e respectiva gestão do ruído ambiental em outras regiões.

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A survey of urban noise annoyance in a large Brazilian city: the importance of a subjective analysis in conjunction with an objective analysis

Cited by 93 publications

References 8 publications

Assessment of Traffic Noise Pollution from 1989 to 2003 in Lanzhou City

Assessment of Traffic Noise Pollution from 1989 to 2003 in Lanzhou City

Evaluation and Modelling of Traffic Noise on the Asian Highway in Golestan National Park, Iran

Sistema de apoio à avaliação de impactos da poluição sonora sobre a saúde pública

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