Noise mapping of densely populated neighborhoods—example of Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro—Brazil

Pinto, Iole; Mardones, Maysa Daniela Moreno

doi:10.1007/s10661-008-0437-9

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“…This conclusion is worrisome, given that constant noise actually poses a public health risk which the affected population is often unaware of. [13] and São Paulo [24]. In all these other cities, traffic noise of vehicles was pointed out as the main source of annoyance for the population.…”

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Relationship between Urban Noise and the Health of Users of Public Spaces—A Case Study in Vitoria, ES, Brazil

Paneto¹,

Alvarez²,

Zannin³

2017

JBCPR

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Urban populations today are exposed to high levels of noise, which may cause discomfort and lead to health problems. Most of these noises are traffic-generated; therefore, this study focuses on evaluating the soundscapes of urban open spaces to determine its importance for the health of the citizen, since such spaces can function as noise attenuators. The methodology of this study involved a literature review, computer simulations and interviews with users of the aforementioned open spaces. The case study was conducted in an urban area in the city of Vitória, state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The results indicate that, in the period of this study, traffic noise dissipated through open spaces but noise levels still exceeded the maximum allowable levels established by regulations. Nevertheless, the population proved to be largely unaware of the noise. It should be pointed out that the areas under study are used predominantly as recreational spaces for health and wellbeing activities. The findings of this study may serve to underpin urban planning policies that encourage the inclusion of open spaces, especially in areas of high urban density where the transport system consists of motor vehicles, in order to help control urban noise.

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Relationship between Urban Noise and the Health of Users of Public Spaces—A Case Study in Vitoria, ES, Brazil

Paneto¹,

Alvarez²,

Zannin³

2017

JBCPR

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“…Therefore, the grid size adopted for the calculation was 5 m × 5 m, allowing for better detailing of the noise maps (Guedes & Leite, 2007;Lee et al, 2008;Fiedler & Zannin, 2015). The height of the grid used in this study was four meters, following recommendations found in the current bibliography (Pinto & Mardones, 2009;Murphy & King, 2010;Guedes et al, 2011;Murphy & King, 2011;Fiedler & Zannin, 2015).…”

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Evaluation of Noise in the Vicinity of a Hospital and a Gated Community

Zannin¹,

Milanês²,

Filho³

2019

CUS

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An evaluation was made of the acoustic environment of the Green Line North (GLN) by noise mapping calculations. In addition, the equivalent sound pressure levels, L eq , that reach the facades of a residential building and a hospital located along the GLN, were simulated to determine the noise levels to which they are subjected. The simulated noise levels were compared with the maximum allowable noise levels established by Curitiba Municipal Law and by the Brazilian standard on Noise Assessment in Populated Areas. It was concluded unequivocally that, in the current situation, noise pollution affects the hospital and the gated community. A simulation of heavy vehicle traffic reduction was performed, aiming at evaluating the impact of this mitigation measure. Even the reduction of number of heavy vehicle to 10% of the original number proved to be insufficient to attend values established by the municipal law and the Brazilian standard.

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“…2, which corresponds to the noise levels at a height of 1.5 meters, approximately the height of the measuring microphone. Table 4 shows a comparison between the simulation results and the real measured data (Pinto & Mardones, 2008). The parameters used in the simulation can then be modified in order to reduce the level differences obtained.…”

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Urban Noise Pollution Assessment Techniques

Pinto¹

2010

Methods and Techniques in Urban Engineering

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Noise mapping of densely populated neighborhoods—example of Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro—Brazil

Cited by 52 publications

References 5 publications

Relationship between Urban Noise and the Health of Users of Public Spaces—A Case Study in Vitoria, ES, Brazil

Relationship between Urban Noise and the Health of Users of Public Spaces—A Case Study in Vitoria, ES, Brazil

Evaluation of Noise in the Vicinity of a Hospital and a Gated Community

Urban Noise Pollution Assessment Techniques

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