Scenario analysis and noise action planning: Modelling the impact of mitigation measures on population exposure |
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Authors: | E Murphy EA King |
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Institution: | aSchool of Geography, Planning and Environmental Policy, University College Dublin, Ireland;bDepartment of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland |
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Abstract: | This paper reports on strategic noise mapping research conducted in Dublin, Ireland. Noise maps are constructed for the day–evening–night-time and night-time periods and levels of population exposure are estimated for the same periods. In methodological terms, the research uses the UK’s calculation of road traffic noise (CRTN) method for calculating noise levels in the study area. This method has been adopted as the interim calculation method by the Irish authorities responsible for meeting the obligations set out in the EU Environmental Noise Directive (END). The research also investigates the usefulness of three noise mitigation measures for ‘acoustical planning’ purposes: traffic reductions, speed reductions and erection of acoustical barriers. The results indicate that levels of population exposure during night-time are extremely high relative to guideline limits set down by the World Health Organisation. In addition, the results highlight the significant role that certain noise mitigation measures can play in good ‘acoustical planning’. |
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Keywords: | Strategic noise mapping Environmental noise directive Population exposure Noise mitigation Scenario analysis Acoustical planning Action planning Noise modelling |
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