Urban Noise Assessment Based on Noise Mapping and Measurements

Authors

  • Jucelino José de Souza Filho Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul – UFMS, Brazil
  • Jorge Luiz Steffen Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul – UFMS, Brazil
  • Wagner Augusto Andreasi Laboratory of Analysis and Development of Buildings, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul – UFMS, Brazil
  • Paulo Henrique Trombetta Zannin Laboratory of Environmental and Industrial Acoustics and Acoustic Comfort, Federal University of Paraná – UFPR, Brazil

Keywords:

noise pollution, noise mapping, noise assessment, noise limits

Abstract

Noise pollution was evaluated in a large city in Latin America based on in situ measurements taken at 174 points and on noise maps. The noise maps were calculated using Predictor 7810 version 8.11 software. Three distinct areas in the city of Campo Grande (Brazil) were evaluated: 1) Commercial sector, 2) Mixed sector (commercial and residential), and 3) Residential sector. The noise maps indicate the presence of noise pollution in the Commercial and Mixed sectors, as well as the fact that parts of the Residential sector are noise polluted but that it still has large areas where the noise limit of 55 dB(A) is respected.

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Published

2015-04-01

How to Cite

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Filho JJ de S, Steffen JL, Andreasi WA, Zannin PHT. Urban Noise Assessment Based on Noise Mapping and Measurements. Canadian Acoustics [Internet]. 2015 Apr. 1 [cited 2024 Dec. 5];43(1):3-10. Available from: https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/2651

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Section

Article - Engineering Acoustics / Noise Control

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