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In the News (Wed 9 Dec 09)

  
  Environmental Noise Control, Industrial Noise Control, Noise Assessment, Environmental Acoustics
Environmental noise assessment studies for planned new or existing highways, housing developments, commercial developments, industrical plants, construction sites (pile driving, excavating, blasting, etc.), and airports.
Noise impact studies, consisting of noise assessment, noise impact evaluation, and the development of noise mitigation.
Environmental acoustics including the design of noise barriers, and for stationary sources, noise enclosures.
www.dlaa.com /environmentalnoise.html   (164 words)

  
  Noise - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Environmental noise is governed by standards which set maximum remommended levels of noise for specific land uses, such as residential areas, schools, areas of outstanding natural beauty, or factories.
In video and television, noise refers to the random dot pattern that is superimposed on the picture as a result of electronic noise, the 'snow' that is seen with poor (analog) television reception or on VHS tapes.
Unrelated to the preceding is Noise (Goidelic mythology)
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Noise   (1071 words)

  
 Noise (EHC 12, 1980)
Relation between noise exposure and hearing loss 3.1.2.1 Laboratory studies 3.1.2.2 Occupational hearing loss 3.1.2.3 Factors that may influence the incidence of noise-induced permanent threshold shift 3.1.2.4 Combined effects of intensity and duration of noise exposure 3.1.2.5 Estimation of hearing impairment risk 3.1.2.6 The importance of high-frequency hearing 3.1.3.
Aircraft noise is characterized by a wide frequency range with the periodic components of rotating machinery noise (fans, propellers, and rotors) superimposed on a general broadband background noise.
Neurophysiologically, noise is a potent stimulus for the establishment of a reflex are incorporated in the syndrome of general adaptation to chronically maintained stress (Selye, 1955, 1956).
www.inchem.org /documents/ehc/ehc/ehc012.htm   (16981 words)

  
 Environmental Noise
Noise originates from all sorts of industrial activities, ranging from small workshops to livestock activities (abattoirs), outdoor factories (eg, for stone crushing), and heavy industry.
Because of this great variety of industrial noise sources and of the different characters of the noises they emit, with regard to frequency content and time history, it is very difficult to compile an inventory of people non-occupationally exposed to industrial noise which is both representative for a certain country and comparable with other countries.
Environmental noise pollution is thus a European problem of growing extent and concern.
www.environmental-expert.com /articles/article133/article133-page2.htm   (2416 words)

  
 Environmental Noise Control
Environmental noise studies are required by regulatory agencies, and can be requested by committees representing residents of an area, or by builders who want to ensure that planned construction will not be negatively impacted by environmental noise sources, existing or planned.
We use the MOE created software, as well as environmental sound level measurements to produce accurate predictions of future impacts.
In an assessment of the acoustic conditions in an existing open plan office, or assessment for future planning, we conduct a thorough investigation by testing for ambient background noise and noise levels in representative cubicles, obtained through the use of environmental acoustic monitors and interviews with staff and management.
www.sota.ca /environmental_noise_control.htm   (474 words)

  
 EUROPA - Environment - Noise Policy
The creation of a Noise Expert Network, whose mission is to assist the Commission in the development of its noise policy.
The Directive on Environmental Noise aimed at requiring competent authorities in Member States to produce strategic noise maps on the basis of harmonised indicators, to inform the public about noise exposure and its effects, and to draw up action plans to address noise issues.
The follow-up and development of existing EU legislation relating to sources of noise, such as motor vehicles, aircraft, railway rolling stock and the provision of financial support to different noise related studies and research projects.
europa.eu.int /comm/environment/noise/home.htm   (1065 words)

  
 13 Noise, Danish Environmental Protection Agency
Noise annoyance is highly dependent on different noise sources, frequency spectrum, and relation to the noise source and on personal expectations.
Environmental approval of airports, industrial premises, shooting ranges and motor racing tracks are handled by the municipalities or counties.
Concerning noise from air traffic, the airport authorities are responsible for the environmental approval of the airport and the necessary measures to meet approved values.
www.mst.dk /udgiv/Publications/2001/87-7944-519-5/html/kap13_eng.htm   (2990 words)

  
 Noise - Albuquerque's Environmental Story
Noise, commonly defined as unwanted sound, is an environmental phenomenon to which man is exposed before birth and throughout life.
Noise can also be considered an environmental pollutant, a waste product generated in conjunction with various activities of man. Under the latter definition, noise is any sound--independent of loudness--that may produce an undesired physiological or psychological effect in an individual and that may interfere with the social ends of an individual or group.
Noise ordinances have been effective in reducing those irritable, noisy occurrences that can be controlled by developing standards and placing the responsibility on the noise maker.
www.cabq.gov /aes/s5noise.html   (1172 words)

  
 Noise Monitors for Environmental Measurements
Sound Level Meters and Noise Monitors suitable for Environmental Noise, Community Noise and similar measurements.
Fixed (not portable) Type 1 very long term noise monitor for extreme weather conditions with advanced noise event detection.
Fixed (not portable) Type 1 long term noise monitor with advanced noise event detection.
www.noisemeters.com /env.asp   (466 words)

  
 Defra, UK - Environmental Protection - Noise
We develop and promote initiatives to address noise and other statutory nuisance and manages research into noise.
managing noise research including noise mapping, assessing current levels and attitudes to environmental noise, a series of joint projects with the Department of Health on Noise and Health, projects connected with the proposed EC Directive on Environmental Noise and the proposed Ambient Noise Strategy and projects in response to noise and other nuisance issues;
Consultation on proposals to transpose and implement Directive 2002/49/EC on the assessment and management of environmental noise (the Environmental Noise Directive) (Closed on 16 May 2005)
www.defra.gov.uk /environment/noise   (341 words)

  
 Noise: Environmental: Statutory and Noise Nuisance
This section deals with noise abatement notices and noise nuisance issues; it will primarily be of interest to those within the jurisdiction of the Statutory Legislation of England and Wales and to a lesser extent those of Northern Ireland and Scotland.
An explanation of The Noise Act 1996 which gives local authorities powers to act quickly against nighttime domestic noise can be found elsewhere.
The list of nuisances includes noise, vibration, smell, premises in such a state as to be prejudicial to health or a nuisance, and others.
www.noisenet.org /Noise_Enviro_stat1.htm   (300 words)

  
 Noise Studies - Caltrans Division of Environmental Analysis
In an agreement reached with FHWA, Caltrans has agreed to require all new project noise studies, beginning after January 15, 2005, to use TNM version 2.5 or later for acoustic modelling of traffic noise.
The exception to this requirement is for a reevaluation noise study of a project that was originally modelled using Sound 32 or Sound 2000.
The Division of Environmental Analysis has sponsored the validation study performed by the Volpe center which is based in Cabridge, MA.
www.dot.ca.gov /hq/env/noise   (570 words)

  
 NPC Resources: Environmental Noise Booklet from Bruer & Kjaer
Noise of this kind is typical for large diesel engines in trains, ships, and power plants and, since the noise is hard to muffle and spreads easily in all directions, it can be heard for miles.
The annoyance due to a given noise source is perceived very differently from person to person, and is also dependent upon many non-acoustic factors such as the prominence of the source, its importance to the listener’s economy and his or her personal opinion of the source.
Outdoor noise levels usually decrease with increasing distance from the source because of geometrical spreading of the noise energy over a bigger surface and absorption of the noise by the atmosphere and by the ground.
www.nonoise.org /library/envnoise   (10684 words)

  
 Environmental: Transport Noise   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
Noise design of a major scheme affecting over 2000 properties within 300 metres of roads.
Environmental studies of the whole of London's trunk road network to identify action areas.
WS Atkins Noise and Vibration is a division of WS Atkins plc., the largest multi-disciplinary consultancy and services company in the UK.
www.wsanoise.com /environmental/trans_t.html   (595 words)

  
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The environmental noise exposure of the European population is of growing extent and concern.
The mission of The Noise Center of the League for the Hard of Hearing is to promote hearing conservation and noise awareness through education, advocacy and outreach.
The Noise Pollution Clearinghouse seeks to raise awareness about noise pollution, create, collect, and distribute information and resources regarding noise pollution, strengthen laws and governmental efforts to control noise pollution, establish networks among environmental, professional, medical, governmental, and activist groups working on noise pollution issues, and assist activists working against noise pollution.
www.ecgcorp.com /avsite/avdocs/enviro.html   (536 words)

  
 ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE
Noise is recognised as a destructive environmental pollutant which has a widespread impact, affecting both the community and individuals in our towns and countryside.
Martec has conducted investigations into the noise from artillery howitzers on shooting trials.
Martec cover specialist studies for noise impact, air pollution, contamination and engineering surveys within a range of manufacturing and industrial and petrochemical plants and power generation units including
www.users.globalnet.co.uk /~noise/Enviro.htm   (193 words)

  
 Noise Center: Decibel Levels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
To know if a sound is loud enough to damage your ears, it is important to know both the loudness level (measured in decibels, dBA) and the length of exposure to the sound.
If you must be exposed to noise, it is recommended that you limit the exposure time and/or wear hearing protection.
These are typical levels, however, actual noise levels may vary depending on the particular item.
www.lhh.org /noise/decibel.htm   (224 words)

  
 NASI - Environmental Noise   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
Industrial Noise in South Australia is legislated by various state Environmental Protection Policies under the Environmental Protection Act.
Environmental noise in Victoria is legislated using State Environment Protection Policies ('SEPP's) 'N-1' and 'N-2' under Victoria's Environment Protection Act 1970.
We can assist in the preparation of Environmental and Noise Impact Assessments for new and proposed sites, based upon manned or unmanned measurements, calculated and computer modelled scenarios.
www.nasi.com.au /enviro.php   (436 words)

  
 Noise: Home Page | CDC HSB
Noise can have the following adverse health effects: hearing loss; sleep disturbances; cardiovascular and psychophysiologic problems; performance reduction; annoyance responses; and adverse social behavior.
The Noise Center’s mission is to promote hearing conservation and noise awareness through education, advocacy and outreach.
The results of this analysis suggest that children are being exposed to excessive amounts of hazardous levels of noise, and children's hearing is vulnerable to these exposures.
www.cdc.gov /nceh/hsb/noise   (890 words)

  
 Navcon - Noise and Vibration Consultants - Home Page
Engineering, "Noise and Vibration Consultants", specializes in the measurement, analysis, and control of noise and vibration.
related to airborne and structureborne noise, vibration, structural dynamics, equipment operation, system processes and the environmental impacts of noise and vibration Consulting services include problem diagnosis, design, manufacture, implementation and verification.
trains approximately 100 engineers and technicians each year on various noise and vibration topics including: Acoustic Intensity Theory and Applications, Hands On-Modal Testing, Advanced Modal - FE Model Validation and Updating, Environmental Noise Measurement and Analysis, Noise and Vibration Control, and Environmental Impact Assessment.
www.navcon.com   (373 words)

  
 VDCLP09. Noise Pollution
'The Aerodromes (Noise Restrictions) (Rules and Procedures) Regulations 2003', July 2003, (implement into UK law the provisions of Directive 2002/30/EC (OJ L85 28.3.02 p.40) on the establishment of rules and procedures with regard to the introduction of noise-related operating restrictions at UK airports.
Fahy, F.J, 1998, 'Fundamentals of Noise and Vibration', E and FN Spon.
Kotzen, Benz and English, Colin, 1998, 'The Environmental Noise Barrier Handbook', E and FN Spon, London.
www.nottingham.ac.uk /sbe/planbiblios/bibs/vacant/09.html   (4346 words)

  
 ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE
Our specialists cover major project work on planning applications, appeals and public enquiries, with a team of experts undertaking "on site" noise impact studies and formulating assessment reports.
offer specialist consultancy services for on-site surveys and utilise a three dimensional computer program, "CONTEC", to cover the many variables to determine noise levels during the pre-planning period, based on Government regulations and DTI Guidelines for Wind Farms.
We cover specialist studies for noise impact within a range of manufacturing and industrial and petrochemical plants and power generation units including
www.martecenviro.co.uk /Martec_Enviro.htm   (167 words)

  
 Noise Pollution and Environmental Noise, bs4142   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
We have dozens of noise measurement systems available for planning and noise, PPG24 measurements, noise nuisance investigations to BS 4142 and other British and International Standards.
Investigating noise complaints can be a lengthy job often involving many 'out of hours' visits.
When a noise event occurs the resident pushes a button, the sound is captured with the date and time on the hard disk while the Nor 121 analyser simultaneously records the level v time history and / or statistical analysis
www.gracey.com /prod-04a.htm   (1300 words)

  
 EPA | Environmental criteria for road traffic noise
encourage the range of strategies that should be applied to reducing traffic noise, and prevent over-reliance on engineering noise controls, such as noise barriers
revise the noise level targets so that the methodology and levels provide criteria that can assess noise impacts and recognise the benefits of all noise mitigation measures.
Environmental criteria for road traffic noise (PDF format, 286kb)
www.epa.nsw.gov.au /noise/traffic.htm   (102 words)

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