Studying the suitability and adaptability of noise maps as a tool for health prevention in the province of Quebec
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Noise is considered to be one of harmful factors affecting population health. Sound pollution is studied and regulated in various countries worldwide. In the context of its Health prevention Policy, the government of Québec initiated projects to assess noise from many points of view, such as exposure values, building sound insulation, or outdoor recreational activities. At Laval University, a team of researchers was formed between the Department of Geomatics Sciences, the School of Architecture, and the Department of Geography to study noise mapping methods in order to improve their efficient use throughout the province. The scoping review of existing noise mapping techniques in the literature from around the world over the last 15 years was based on the PRISMA protocol dedicated to systematic reviews. A compendium of 171 scientific papers selected between 11000 bibliographic records helped to get a better understanding of noise mapping challenges. The data extraction established with more than 30 criteria in 4 topics (metadata, acoustic measurement, noise modeling, cartography) is analyzed in other to comment on the acoustic, geographic, and geomatic characteristics found in noise maps.
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