Noise Mapping in the Eu - Models and Procedures

Written by European experts from a range of research institutes, companies, and environmental agencies, this comprehensive reference guide for students, researchers, and acoustics consultants shows how to integrate data with geographical information systems, improve accuracy in model and prediction software, and assess different methods and desc

List of contents

Fundamentals. Noise evaluation and mapping . Legal basis on noise mapping in the European Union and the Directive 69/2002/E. Measurements. Road traffic noise. Railway noise. Industrial and harbour noise. Airport noise. The Good Practice Guide, Version 2. Uncertainty and quality assurance in simulation software. Noise mapping and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) . Geographic information system tools for noise mapping. Maps and Geographic Information Systems in noise management. The evaluation of population exposure to noise. Noise mapping in Europe . Noise maps in the European Union: An overview. Noise maps from different national assessment methods: Differences, uncertainties, and needs for harmonization. Communication and action plans . Communication to the general public. Which information for the European and local policy makers? From noise maps to critical hot spots: Priorities in action Plans. Future perspectives . From noise to annoyance mapping: A soundscape approach. Index.

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Gaetano Licitra

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Written by European experts from a range of research institutes, companies, and environmental agencies, this comprehensive reference guide for students, researchers, and acoustics consultants shows how to integrate data with geographical information systems, improve accuracy in model and prediction software, and assess different methods and desc

Product details

• Authors: Gaetano Licitra
• Assisted by: Gaetano Licitra (Editor), Licitra Gaetano (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2020
• EAN: 9780367865238
• ISBN: 978-0-367-86523-8
• No. of pages: 442
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Electronics, electrical engineering, communications engineering; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Mechanical, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Civil / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Acoustics & Sound, Mechanical Engineering, Materials science, Human Geography, Building construction & materials, Acoustic & sound engineering, Geographical information systems (GIS) & remote sensing, Building construction and materials, Acoustic and sound engineering, Geographical information systems, geodata and remote sensing, Dynamics & vibration