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Auditory and non-auditory effects, monitoring and mapping of occupational exposure to noise

open access: yesNoise Mapping, 2022
Noise, defined as unwanted or misplaced sound, produces negative impacts on people’s health and well-being and is a growing concern of health authorities, administrators, educators.
Luzzi Sergio, Vasilyev Andrey V.
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Integrating a parametric tool in design process to improve the acoustic behavior of the asphalt finishing materials

open access: yesNoise Mapping, 2022
The paper introduces a framework for comprehensive simulation workflow of the built environment using the Pachyderm Acoustics plugin inside the Grasshopper 3D interface. It aims to model the shared relationship between residential buildings and hardscape.
Kamel Tarek M.
doaj   +1 more source

A soundscape approach to exploring design strategies for acoustic comfort in modern public libraries: a case study of the Library of Birmingham

open access: yesNoise Mapping, 2016
Taking the soundscape approach to a study of the Library of Birmingham, this paper explored acoustic comfort in modern public libraries and measured the quality of the perceived sound environment, focusing on the appropriateness of the spatial ...
Xiao Jieling, Aletta Francesco
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Acoustic mitigation of noise in ports: an original methodology for the identification of intervention priorities

open access: yesNoise Mapping, 2022
The paper presents an original methodology for the identification of intervention priorities through a tailored priority index IP in areas that are highly-exposed to port noise. The methodology is applied to a case study developed in the framework of the
Schiavoni Samuele   +3 more
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The contribution of LIFE+ NADIA project on the implementation of the European Directive on Environmental Noise

open access: yesNoise Mapping, 2015
NADIA, acronym of Noise Abatement Demonstrative and Innovative Actions and information to the public, was a European Project funded as part of the announcement Life+ 2009 between October 2010 and June 2014.
Schiavoni Samuele   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Soundscape design guidelines through noise mapping methodologies: An application to medium urban agglomerations

open access: yesNoise Mapping, 2017
In the framework of the European Directive 2002/49/EC, from 2012 to 2016, several cities in Greece have completed noise strategic maps with noise action plans that usually define the main strategies to reduce the noise residents are exposed to and ...
Vogiatzis Konstantinos, Remy Nicolas
doaj   +1 more source

Noise mapping based on participative measurements

open access: yes, 2016
The high temporal and spatial granularities recommended by the European regulation for the purpose of environmental noise mapping leads to consider new alternatives to simulations for reaching such information.
Picaut Judicaël   +7 more
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LIFE Monza: comparison between ante and post-operam noise and air quality monitoring activities in a Noise Low Emission Zone

open access: yesNoise Mapping, 2020
LIFE MONZA project (Methodologies fOr Noise low emission Zones introduction And management) aims at defining an easy-replicable method for the identification and management of the Noise Low Emission Zones (Noise LEZ), urban areas subject to traffic ...
Silvaggio Rosalba   +18 more
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Sound complexity as a strategy for livable and sustainable cities: The case of an urban waterfront

open access: yesNoise Mapping, 2023
Public spaces underwent a notable shift in their acoustic profile during the societal restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. A silver lining emerged from this global crisis, with noticeable improvements in public acoustic environments due to ...
Tsaligopoulos Aggelos   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Detection of Anomalous Noise Events for Real-Time Road-Traffic Noise Mapping: The Dynamap's project case study [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Environmental noise is increasing year after year, especially in urban and suburban areas. Besides annoyance, environmental noise also causes harmful health effects on people.
Socoró, Joan Claudi   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

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