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ISBN 13 : 9781634852944
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (529 download)
Download or read book Noise Pollution in Urban and Industrial Environments written by and published by . This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Paulo Henrique Trombetta Zannin
Publisher : Nova Science Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781634852692
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (526 download)
Download or read book Noise Pollution in Urban and Industrial Environments written by Paulo Henrique Trombetta Zannin and published by Nova Science Publishers. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Urban and industrial noise pollution is present in virtually every country in the world. Noise pollution studies are therefore needed to find solutions to improve the quality of life in cities. This book contains eighteen chapters that address the problem of noise in urban and industrial environments. One of the chapters evaluates how noise is perceived by the residents of three cities with different population densities, and a methodology is presented for the assessment of road traffic noise in one of these cities, using noise maps. Noise pollution is also evaluated on a university campus and at leisure locations such as public parks. Industrial noise is discussed in two chapters, and solutions are proposed to reduce the noise levels that reach communities located in the proximities of a metal working plant and a paper mill. One of the chapters focuses on technical standards and noise assessment regulations. Another proposes a methodology aided by three-dimensional acoustic mapping to design the sound insulation of building facades. The problems caused by rail traffic noise and aircraft noise levels are discussed in two other chapters, based on measured sound pressure levels, interviews and noise maps. A prediction matrix for the assessment of traffic-related noise pollution is presented in another chapter. This matrix, which is based on noise prediction maps, allows for the qualification and quantification of the global impact of environmental noise resulting from the implementation of a road construction project and its operation. The last chapter in this book focuses on a unique problem that most people are rarely aware of; this problem is the effects of traffic noise on the acoustic signals emitted by birds in an urban environment. The analyses discussed in this book are based on field measurements of sound pressure levels and computer calculations of noise maps. Noise mapping is a highly effective technique to visualise the problem of noise in large urban centers and noise generated by manufacturing plants. This technique facilitates the search for answers to the problem of noise pollution and is helpful for comparing solutions, enabling one to select the most effective and economically feasible solution. Several case studies are described throughout the book. These are examples of real cases, which were used to assess the quality of urban and industrial environments. Based on measurements, noise maps are calculated to show the current status of noise pollution. Subsequent analyses based on noise mapping simulations indicate the urban and industrial noise abatement measures recommended for the cases in question. The target audience of this book includes undergraduate and graduate students, as well as professionals working in the areas of environmental management of cities, of factories, in architecture, urban design, in environmental, mechanical and civil engineering, urban planning, and health care professional planning.
Author : Daniela Siano
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 1839682396
Total Pages : 174 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (396 download)
Download or read book Noise and Environment written by Daniela Siano and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2021-02-03 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Noise pollution is one of the factors that affect the quality of life of the general population, especially in urban areas, where the noise levels are often high due to the presence of numerous sources, such as transport infrastructures, activities production and commercial areas, entertainment venues and other sound sources which, although temporary, such as construction sites and outdoor music events, affect general noise levels. Even if noise is one of the oldest pollutants referred to in history, for years, the problem of noise pollution has been often considered less important than others related to the environment, such as air pollution, water pollution, and waste management.The regulations in force to contain the noise have become increasingly stringent as each individual is constantly exposed to noise and often the noise is treated just as a scourge of modern society. Making noise is becoming easier and cheaper each day, but just the opposite for controlling it. Deeper studies are needed to understand the core of current noise problems; new materials and techniques are needed to control them. This book is a combination of theory and practice based on the latest research. The studies in this book range from evaluation methods for the perception of noise and outline forecast criteria that can be integrated with applications for acoustic mapping as well as the use of innovative techniques and materials for its abatement. The main purpose of this book, organized in 8 chapters, is to provide an overview of the recent studies in this field and the applications in different research studies. The authors, contributing to the success of this book, provide a series of practical applications of their recent studies aimed at the reduction of noise in different environments. The editors would like to thank all the authors who, through their studies and research, have accepted our invitation to share recent discoveries in this field with the scientific community.
Author : Enda Murphy
Publisher : Newnes
ISBN 13 : 0124116140
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (241 download)
Download or read book Environmental Noise Pollution written by Enda Murphy and published by Newnes. This book was released on 2014-04-21 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Environmental Noise Pollution: Noise Mapping, Public Health and Policy addresses the key debates surrounding environmental noise pollution with a particular focus on the European Union. Environmental noise pollution is an emerging public policy and environmental concern and is considered to be one of the most important environmental stressors affecting public health throughout the world. This book examines environmental noise pollution, its health implications, the role of strategic noise mapping for problem assessment, major sources of environmental noise pollution, noise mitigation approaches, and related procedural and policy implications. Drawing on the authors' considerable research expertise in the area, the book is the first coherent work on this major environmental stressor, a new benchmark reference across disciplinary, policy and national boundaries. Highlights recent developments in the policy arena with particular focus on developments in the EU within the context of the European Noise Directive Explores the lessons emerging from nations within the EU and other jurisdictions attempting to legislate and mitigate against the harmful effects of noise pollution Covers the core theoretical concepts and principles surrounding the mechanics of noise pollution as well as the evidence-base linking noise with public health concerns
Author : W. R. Simmons
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (129 download)
Download or read book Acoustic Echo Sounding as Related to Air Pollution in Urban Environments written by W. R. Simmons and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The feasibility of operating an acoustic echo sounder in an urban or industrial environment, without serious degradation in performance and without contributing to noise pollution, is confirmed. Anechoic absorbers placed about the acoustic antenna are the key to improving the sounder performance. Optimum operating frequencies are between 1 and 2 kHz. The design and operation of the all solid state circuitry is described.
Author : Agarwal
Publisher : APH Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9788176488334
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (883 download)
Download or read book Noise Pollution written by Agarwal and published by APH Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Noise pollution affects human beings at threelevels: auditory effects, non-auditory effects and physiological effects. Noisepollution control avenues include insulation of noise source, isolation of noisesource, personal isolation, volume reduction, legal protection, ekistics andpolitical will. Many countries have adopted ambient noise pollution standards.This book all important aspects of this subject in detail.
Author : Amando García
Publisher : Advances in Ecological Science
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (97 download)
Download or read book Environmental Urban Noise written by Amando García and published by Advances in Ecological Science. This book was released on 2001 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The phenomenon of unwanted sound affects many people living in developed countries. Providing coverage of this important topic, this volume features contributions from some experienced specialists working in the field. It reviews the physical assessment of urban noise, ratings, descriptors and criteria, transportation noise, effects of noise on health, community response, urban noise prediction and urban noise control, and is designed to be used at postgraduate and research level.
Author : S. P. Singal
Publisher : Alpha Science Int'l Ltd.
ISBN 13 : 9781842652374
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (523 download)
Download or read book Noise Pollution and Control Strategy written by S. P. Singal and published by Alpha Science Int'l Ltd.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Noise Pollution and Control Strategy discusses the basics of acoustic propagation, reviews the problem of noise generation over all national and international situations and gives various techniques available for noise measurements and assessment, health effects of noise, the standards adopted by various countries of the world, environmental impact assessment techniques, control measures and status of noise measurement and abatement practices. In the last chapter, an effort has been made to lay an appropriate strategy to control noise. The book concludes with the future vision in the area of noise pollution and an up-to-date list of references and bibliography. The acoustical terminology in a separate appendix would be of great help as a ready reference."--BOOK JACKET.
Author : United States. Office of Noise Abatement and Control
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 ( download)
Download or read book Urban planning, architectural design; and noise in the home written by United States. Office of Noise Abatement and Control and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Lawrence K. Wang
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461262364
Total Pages : 498 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (612 download)
Download or read book Air and Noise Pollution Control written by Lawrence K. Wang and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The past few years have seen the emergence of a growing, widespread desire in this country, and indeed everywhere, that positive actions be taken to restore the quality of our environment, and to protect it from the degrading effects of all forms of pollution-air, noise, solid waste, and water. Since pollution is a direct or" indirect consequence of waste, if there is no waste, there can be no pollution, and the seemingly idealistic demand for" zero discharge" can be construed as a demand for zero waste. However, as long as there is waste, we can only attempt to abate the consequent pollution by converting it to a less noxious form. In those instances in which a particular type of pollution has been recognized, three major questions usually arise: 1, How serious is the pollution? 2, Is the technology to abate it available? and 3, Do the costs of abatement justify the degree of abatement achieved? The principal intention of this series of books is to help the reader to formulate answers to the last two of the above three questions. The traditional approach of applying tried-and-true solutions to specific pollution problems has been a major factor contributing to the success of environmental engineering, and in large measure has accounted for the establishing of a "methodology of pollution control.
Author : S. C. Bhatia
Publisher : Atlantic Publishers & Dist
ISBN 13 : 9788126900367
Total Pages : 524 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (3 download)
Download or read book Textbook Of Noise Pollution And Its Control written by S. C. Bhatia and published by Atlantic Publishers & Dist. This book was released on 2007-07-01 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Almost Every Advance In Science And Technology Brings New And Unexpected Problems In Its Wake. Thus The Motorcar, Aeroplane, High-Speed Machine Tools, Compressors And The Gas Turbine All Beneficial In Themselves Have Contributed, Along With Countless Other Developments, To The Background Of Noise Which Is Fast Becoming One Of The Distinguishing Features Of Life Today. With Rapid Increase In Urbanisation And Industrialisation, Noise Has Been On The Increase And It Has Invaded Man S Most Private And Precious Possession, His Mental Sanctuary. Noise Has Assumed Alarming Proportions And Has Become Even More Dangerous Than Water And Air Pollution. Noise Pollution Is A Slow And Insidious Killer. It Is A Serious Health Hazard But Still The Noise Level Is Rising Higher And Higher In The Cities. Thus, Noise Is No Less Pollutant Than The Toxic Chemicals In Our Environment.It Is The Regrettable Fact That Nearly Every Machine, Device Or Gadget Devised For The Convenience Of Man Produces Some Degree Of Sound, Which, Being More Often Than Not Unwanted, Must Be Classed As Noise. Fortunately, Noise Can Be Controlled And Methods For Reducing Noise Levels Are Well Known To Acoustical Engineers. Financial Problems And Special Difficulties Inevitably Arise In Practice, But, Given The Principles Involved Are Clearly Understood, Noise Reduction Need Not Involve Excessive Expenditure. Excessive And Wasteful Expenditure Is Likely To Be Incurred In Cases When Hit-Or-Miss Methods Are Employed And Show Little Or No Success In The Final Result.The Successful Treatment Of Any Noise Problem Depends To A Large Extent On The Way In Which The Problem Is Approached And On The Care With Which The Plans Are Prepared. Controlling Noise Is An Increasing Challenge To The Industrial World.This Textbook On Noise Pollution And Its Control Has Been Written To Provide Basic Concepts Of Noise, Its Effects And Control In Industrial And Non-Industrial Sources. Various Engineering Approaches Such As Use Of Silencers, Mufflers, Shields, Barriers And Improvement In The Design Of Machinery And Reduction Of Noise At Source Have Been Discussed In Detail. The Textbook Also Includes The Various Control Measures Of Noise In Industries Such As Paper, Mining, Food Processing, Metal, Rubber And Plastics Etc. The Instruments For Analysis Of Noise Are Also Discussed In Depth. The Present Book Emphasizes That General Measures Can Also Be Adopted To Control And Prevent The Occurrence Of Noise Pollution. These Measures Include General Awareness Among The People By Educating Through Newspapers, Tv And Co-Ordination With Planners And Environmental Authorities.It Is Hoped That The Book Will Prove Highly Useful To All General Readers Concerned With Environmental Degradation. More Importantly, It Ideally Serves The Academic Purpose Of Students And Researchers Of Environment Science.
Author : David Owen
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0525534245
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (255 download)
Download or read book Volume Control written by David Owen and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-10-29 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The surprising science of hearing and the remarkable technologies that can help us hear better Our sense of hearing makes it easy to connect with the world and the people around us. The human system for processing sound is a biological marvel, an intricate assembly of delicate membranes, bones, receptor cells, and neurons. Yet many people take their ears for granted, abusing them with loud restaurants, rock concerts, and Q-tips. And then, eventually, most of us start to go deaf. Millions of Americans suffer from hearing loss. Faced with the cost and stigma of hearing aids, the natural human tendency is to do nothing and hope for the best, usually while pretending that nothing is wrong. In Volume Control, David Owen argues this inaction comes with a huge social cost. He demystifies the science of hearing while encouraging readers to get the treatment they need for hearing loss and protect the hearing they still have. Hearing aids are rapidly improving and becoming more versatile. Inexpensive high-tech substitutes are increasingly available, making it possible for more of us to boost our weakening ears without bankrupting ourselves. Relatively soon, physicians may be able to reverse losses that have always been considered irreversible. Even the insistent buzz of tinnitus may soon yield to relatively simple treatments and techniques. With wit and clarity, Owen explores the incredible possibilities of technologically assisted hearing. And he proves that ears, whether they're working or not, are endlessly interesting.
Author : Eugene Roberto Nicchi
Publisher : Nova Science Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781633211100
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (111 download)
Download or read book Noise Pollution written by Eugene Roberto Nicchi and published by Nova Science Publishers. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Environmental noise is defined as the noise emitted from sources such as road, rail and air traffic, industries, construction and public works, and the neighborhood. Noise has been ranked high among forms of pollutions, which include air pollution, radioactive waste pollution, water pollutions, etc. In recent years, noise has received considerable worldwide attention as a result of the many studies linking noise pollution to various health effects that include auditory as well non-auditory health effects. It should be noted here that the effect of noise is seldom catastrophic, and is often only transitory. However, its adverse effects can be cumulative with prolonged or repeated exposure. Noise with daily activities and it causes sleep disruption, masking of speech, reduction in performance and the inability to enjoy one's property or leisure time. It impairs the quality of life. In addition, several studies have linked extended exposure to high noise levels to cardiovascular diseases, including high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat. It has also been reported that high noise levels have an economic effects, especially tourism and real estate sectors, where it has been reported that the prices of houses tend to be higher in quite areas. There is also some evidence that noise can adversely affect general health and well-being in the same manner as chronic stress. Because of these factors, and the recent public awareness of the adverse effects of noise in the last few decades, many studies and noise monitoring programs have been established in various parts in the world. These studies and programs focus on measurements of perceived sound levels in communities, in the workplace (occupational noise), near airports and in public parks. A second area of research, which is getting more attention in recent years, focuses on assessing the effects of noise on individuals and communities, i.e. noise annoyance. This book discusses several topics that include driver style influence in the vehicle acoustic emissions in urban traffic; reaction to hybrid noise in communication; otoacoustic emissions by product distortion in metallurgical workers exposed to different doses of occupational noise; underwater noise pollution; and noise pollution in Zimbabwe.
Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Select Committee on Small Business. Subcommittee on Government Regulation
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 780 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Social, economic, and physiological problems caused by industrial noise written by United States. Congress. Senate. Select Committee on Small Business. Subcommittee on Government Regulation and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 780 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : United States. National Bureau of Standards
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)
Download or read book The Social Impact of Noise written by United States. National Bureau of Standards and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although many of the findings related to noise lend themselves to a variety of interpretations, there is general agreement on a number of factors: 1. Noises of sufficient intensity have caused irreversible hearing damage. 2. Noises have produced physiological changes in humans and animals that in many instances have not resulted in adaptation. 3. The effects of noise are cumulative and, therefore, the levels and durations of noise exposure must be taken into account in any overall evaluation. The recognition of this fact has been translated into legislation specifying limits of total permissible noise exposure in industrial settings. 4. Noises can interfere with speech and other communication. 5. Noise can be a major source of annoyance by disturbing sleep, rest, and relaxation. 6. When community noise levels have reached sufficient intensity, social action has occurred to reduce their effects, This has often taken the form of creating new organizations (or using existing ones) to press for regulation by means of laws, ordinances and standards. - Overview.
Author : Bhawana Pathak
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 981197618X
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (119 download)
Download or read book Climate Change and Urban Environment Sustainability written by Bhawana Pathak and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-04-17 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers the understanding on relationship between climate change, urban development, and environment sustainability with emphasis on relevant issues and challenges of urban environment sustainability. It deals with the concept of climate resilient urban development, effective implementation of climate change adaptation and mitigation actions to promote urbanization from a social, economic, and environmental perspective. Climate change is a critical issue and having serious concern. Understanding the mechanism of climate change and climate variability is an important aspect and requires monitoring in their regional perspectives.Smart and resilient urbanization are essential in tackling the growing threat of climate instability. Different analytical and practical approaches to foster resilience and environmental sustainability in urban areas covering the recent trends, developments and tools related to urban environment, sustainability, and climate change. There is a big demand of understanding on the relationship between climate change, urban environment sustainability due to fast urbanization and an urgent need for constructive and effective mechanism to protect the life and property of human being from expected or anticipated hazards and disasters. This book is of interest and useful to academicians, researchers, scientists, environmentalists, land resource managers, climate change scientists, forest administrators. Also, the book serves as a reference to researchers and students of agriculture, forestry, ecology, soil science, and environmental sciences. Policy makers will also find this to be a useful read.
Author : United States. Office of Noise Abatement and Control
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 ( download)
Download or read book Transportation noise (rail and other). Urban noise problems and social behavior written by United States. Office of Noise Abatement and Control and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
