The effect of meteorology and terrain on noise propagation - Comparison of five modelling methodologies

Authors

  • Scott Penton Rowan Williams Davies Irwin, Inc., 650 Woodlawn Road West, Guelph, Ont., N1K 1B8, Canada
  • David Chadder Rowan Williams Davies Irwin, Inc., 650 Woodlawn Road West, Guelph, Ont., N1K 1B8, Canada
  • Seton Stiebert Rowan Williams Davies Irwin, Inc., 650 Woodlawn Road West, Guelph, Ont., N1K 1B8, Canada
  • Valerie Sifton Rowan Williams Davies Irwin, Inc., 650 Woodlawn Road West, Guelph, Ont., N1K 1B8, Canada

Keywords:

Acoustic intensity measurement, Acoustic receivers, Acoustic wave propagation, Acoustic wave velocity, Algorithms, Atmospheric temperature, Computer simulation, Electric power plants, Meteorology, Petrochemical plants, Thermal effects, Wind effects, Atmospheric attenuation, Noise propagation, Sound levels, Terrain

Abstract

Significant differences in predicted noise levels can result, depending on which noise propagation algorithm is used in the modelling. Noise modellers should be aware of the limitations of the models they use. Over the distances involved, no model could be expected to be completely accurate. Still, the differences between the ENM and CONCAWE results seem to be extreme.

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Published

2002-12-01

How to Cite

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Penton S, Chadder D, Stiebert S, Sifton V. The effect of meteorology and terrain on noise propagation - Comparison of five modelling methodologies. Canadian Acoustics [Internet]. 2002 Dec. 1 [cited 2021 Oct. 19];30(4):30-3. Available from: https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/1515

Issue

Vol. 30 No. 4 (2002)

Section

Proceedings of the Acoustics Week in Canada

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