Environmental Noise Control

This book provides a concise and up-to-date overview of environmental noise control issues, utilizing specific case studies from India to help explore noise mapping and monitoring, impact analysis, and policy, among other relevant topics. The book provides an extensive review of recent studies, including references, and describes the latest noise monitoring structures. It also addresses heretofore under-emphasized topics, including but not limited to acoustic metrology, Multi Attribute Decision Making (MADM) techniques, and sound insulation utilizing passive control strategies.

Represents an indispensable reference for noise control engineers Covers interdisciplinary yet interconnected aspects of environmental noise control Treats topics not covered in the literature thus far, including acoustic metrology

Inhalt
1 Basic Acoustical Concepts and Acoustical Quantities.- 2 Noise Sources: Categories and Characterization.- 3 Sound Pressure Level Standards, Traceability, and Field Measurements.- 4 Noise Standards and Limits.- 5 Environmental Noise Measurements and Analysis.- 6 Noise Impact Assesment Studies.- 7 Noise Control and Abatement Strategies.- 8 Noise Mapping in Urban Environments.- 9 Health Effects of Noise.