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Assessment and Mapping of Environmental Noise Levels in Chandigarh City: A Case Study

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Title Assessment and Mapping of Environmental Noise Levels in Chandigarh City: A Case Study
 
Creator Singh, B
Saini, P K
Garg, N
 
Subject Noise pollution levels
Traffic noise descriptors
ArcGIS
Noise maps
 
Description 857-868
Rapid urbanization and population growth in Chandigarh, India, have resulted in increased noise pollution levels, affecting
the quality of life for its residents. This research paper aims to conduct a comprehensive analysis and noise mapping of
Chandigarh City. In this study 25 monitoring sites throughout Chandigarh township were utilised to analyse traffic noise using
noise descriptors (L10, L50, L90, NC, TNI and NPL). The hourly equivalent noise levels of 25 sites were monitored at peak
morning hours (9AM-11AM) and peak evening hours (5PM-7PM) to analyse the environmental noise pollution scenario in the
city. The study utilizes geographic information systems (GIS) to create a detailed noise map, identifying critical noise sources
and providing insights for effective noise control strategies. A socio-acoustic survey conducted to analyse the public perception
towards noise pollution and associated health hazards. The findings of this research can assist policymakers, urban planners, and
environmentalists in developing sustainable urban development plans and mitigating the adverse effects of noise pollution.
 
Date 2023-09-21T05:28:57Z
2023-09-21T05:28:57Z
2023-09
 
Type Article
 
Identifier 0975-0959 (Online); 0301-1208 (Print)
http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/62555
https://doi.org/10.56042/ijpap.v61i10.2588
 
Language en
 
Publisher NIScPR-CSIR,India
 
Source IJPAP Vol.61(10) [October 2023]