scholarly journals Noise Level Status in Siddharthanagar Municipality, Rupandehi, Nepal

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 69-74
Author(s):  
Lakshmi Nath Bhattarai

Undesirable sound for human hearing is called as noise. It was measured at the selected locations of silent, residential and commercial zones of Siddharthanagar Municipality by using Dick Smith Digital Sound Level Meter Q 1362 for ‘A’ weighting in day time at 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM in the month of November and December 2012. The result shows that at each location the Leq noise levels are above than the noise level standard prescribed by Government of Nepal and WHO. Maximum Leq of 81.9 dB(A) was observed at the Bus park of commercial area and minimum 54.5 dB(A) was observed at Medical College area of silent zone. In other places, the Leq lie in the range 56.2 dB(A) to 81.9 dB(A). The study showed that the places lying along highways have high level of noise which is due to bad condition of roads, vehicles and unnecessary use of horns  The Himalayan Physics Vol. 5, No. 5, Nov. 2014 Page: 69-74

2017 ◽  
pp. 61-64
Author(s):  
Kamal Bahadur Rayamajhi

The study was carried out to ascertain the level of noise pollution at five different hatbazars (periodic markets) of Butwal Sub-Metropolitan city by using Dick Smith Digital Sound Level Meter Q 1362 in the specific time from 4:00 PM to 5:00PM in the month of June 2016 on a hatbazar day and a usual day. The result shows that the heighest Leq of 79.8 dB(A) was observed on hatbazar day at Butwal hatbazar. However, on non hatbazar day the highest Leq of 71.9 dB(A) was observed at Purano bus park hatbazar. The lowest Leq of 64.9 dB(A) and 54.6 dB(A) were respectively observed on hatbazar day and non hatbazar day at Majhagaun hatbazar. The study shows that the noise level was found to be higher on hatbazar day as compared to non hatbazar day in all sampling sites. The commercial activities, crowd of people, unnecessary advertisement of goods, blasting of horns increase noise levels in hatbazars.The Himalayan Physics Vol. 6 & 7, April 2017 (61-64)


2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 70-77
Author(s):  
Widya Nilandita ◽  
Dyah Ratri Nurmaningsih ◽  
Shinfi Wazna Auvaria

Noise can occur anywhere, including at educational institutions. Noise research at educational institutions began to be studied a lot because of the negative impact on the teaching and learning process and disrupt the performance of teachers and students. Some studies show that schools or universities located on the edge of the road, show noise levels that exceed quality standards. This research was conducted at educational institutions located along the east Frontage Road Jl A.Yani Road, Surabaya, by measuring noise levels at 3 locations, in daylighting measurements with 4 measurement times (L1-L4). Data collection and processing was carried out by referring to the quality standard of KEPMENLH No. 48 of 1996. Data was measured using a sound level meter for 10 minutes for each measurement, with a reading every 5 seconds to obtain 120 data. Data processing results are compared with the standard noise level. The noise value at SD Margorejo I / 403 is 82.2 dB, UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya is 79.76 dB, and SMK 3 Surabaya is 80.06 dB. The noise level value has exceeded the established quality standard, which has maximum of 55 dB for the educational intitutions area. The source of noise comes from the activities of motorized vehicles in and around educational institution that is quite crowded. Another cause of the high noise value is the train activities along the east frontage road Jl A.yani Surabaya, as well as the distance of the noise source with research location that relatively close. Keywords: noise, educational institution, sound level meter


2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muh Azhari ◽  
Rudy Yoga Lesmana

Permasalahan lingkungan dari usaha kegiatan manusia untuk memenuhi kebutuhan hidup, seperti sandang, pangan, papan dan transportasi harus dilakukan penanganan dengan baik. Misalnya seperti pengaruh kegiatan transportasi udara terhadap kondisi kualitas lingkungan setempat  seperti kegiatan di Bandara Cilik Riwut Kelurahan Pahandut, Kecamatan Pahandut, Kota Palangka Raya Kalimantan Tengah. Metode penelitian yang digunakan merupakan metode kualitatif dengan analisis data instrumen seperti Sound Level Meter Instrument, Anemometer, GPS, Flight Radar, Google Maps Application & WECPNL Instrument (Weighted Equivalent Continuous Perceived Noise Level)  dan pengambilan data dilakukan selama tiga hari sesuai dengan kedatangan dan keberangkatan pesawat. Hasil penelitian dengan analisis WECPNL menunjukkan bahwa tingkat kebisingan di hari ke 2 lebih besar dibandingkan hari ke 3 dan hari ke 3 lebih besar dari hari ke 1 (87,2  > 82,2 > 75,9) dengan nilai rata-rata WECPNL sebesar 81,7. Kebisingan di bandara Cilik Riwut di Kota Palangka Raya Kalimantan Tengah termasuk kebisingan regional tingkat II dan III. Kegiatan yang dapat dilakukan untuk meminimalisir Risiko kebisingan tersebut yaitu dengan melakukan kegiatan rekayasa keteknikan dan menanam vegetasi yang berfungsi mengurangi kebisingan Kata kunci: Bandara, Kebisingan, Lingkungan. The environmental problems of the efforts of human activities to meet the needs of life, such as clothing, food, housing and transportation must be handled properly. For example, such as the influence of air transportation activities on local environmental quality conditions such as activities at Cilik Riwut Airport, Pahandut Village, Pahandut District, Palangka Raya City, Central of Kalimantan. The research method used is a qualitative method with data analysis instruments such as Sound Level Meter Instrument, Anemometer, GPS, Flight Radar, Google Maps Application and WECPNL Instrument (Weighted Equivalent Continuous Percepived Noise) and data collection is carried out for three days in accordance with the arrival and departure of the aircraft. Results of research with  WECPNL analysis show that the noise level on the second day is greater than the third day and the third day is greater than the first day (87,2  > 82,2 > 75,9) with  score average value is 81,7. Noise at Cilik Riwut airport in Palangka Raya City, Central Kalimantan including regional level II and III noise. activities that can be carried out are carrying out engineering activities and planting vegetation which have the function of reducing noise. Keyword: Airport, Environmental, Noice.


2018 ◽  
Vol 250 ◽  
pp. 02006
Author(s):  
Zaiton Haron ◽  
Darus Nadirah ◽  
Supandi Mohamad Afif ◽  
Yahya Khairulzan ◽  
Nordiana Mashros ◽  
...  

Transverse rumble strips (TRS) are commonly being installed to alert the drivers through sound and vibration effects. The sound produced affects the existing traffic noise level which caused noise annoyance to the nearby residents. This study aims to assess the traffic noise due to TRS at residential areas by determining the roadside noise levels, traffic and road characteristics and evaluating the relationship between these parameters. Middle overlapped (MO), middle layer overlapped (MLO) and raised rumbler (RR) TRS profiles with same thickness were selected. The measurements of roadside noise levels and skid resistance were conducted using sound level meter (SLM) and British pendulum tester (BPT) respectively. Traffic characteristics were evaluated using previous data measured using automatic traffic counter (ATC). In overall, MLO produced highest roadside noise levels with increase of 20.5dBA from baseline. Generally, the increase of roadside noise level due to TRS is strong with speed, weak to medium with skid resistance of TRS and no relationship with traffic volume. Based on three TRS profile types, MLO is not suitable to be installed on the roadways adjacent to the residential areas as the increase of roadside noise level is significant which is more than 5dBA compared to MO and RR.


Author(s):  
Ravinder Thaper ◽  
Murray Gibson ◽  
Mathew Reed ◽  
Wallace Morris ◽  
Aravind Reddy Putta

This study aims to assess using a smartphone app (DecibelX), as a noise measuring alternative to the more costly traditional use of measuring noise levels with a Sound Level Meter (SLM). The study compares the accuracy of the app to readings taken with a SLM and dosimeter, and also evaluates the app’s performance for pure tone and narrow band noise. And a usability study identifies strengths and weaknesses related to usability of the app.


Author(s):  
Faradiba Faradiba

<p class="AbstractEnglish"><strong>Abstract:</strong>. Noise is a sound that can cause discomfort. One of them is rail activity. Noise generated enough to bring negative impacts to the surrounding environment, especially in the school environment.. This research uses descriptive analysis method with cross sectional approach. The location of this research is the school that is right next to the railway crossing i.e. SMA Negeri 37 Jakarta. Noise level data retrieval is performed using a sound level meter applications android-based. The data measured by the instantaneous sound pressure level for 5 minutes, or Leq (5 minutes) for each measurement point. There are 5 point measurements. From the results of measurements at SMA Negeri 37 Jakarta gained an average noise level for 5 measurement point is 70.50 dB. The figure exceeds the threshold if refers to the Kep-48 MNLH/11/1996 to 55,00 dB maximum school environment. Necessary noise control efforts at that school to minimise the negative impact caused. Because of the higher the intensity of noise, the more negative impact, especially for students in the school.<strong></strong></p><p class="KeywordsEngish"> </p><p class="AbstrakIndonesia"><strong>Abstrak:</strong> Bising merpukan sebuah bunyi yang dapat menimbulkan ketidaknyamanan. Salah satu yang mengakibatkan timbulnya suara bising yang cukup tinggi adalah aktivitas kereta api. Kebisingan yang dihasilkan cukup membawa dampak negatif bagi lingkungan disekitarnya, khususnya di lingkungan sekolah. penelitian ini menggunakan metode analisis deskriptif dengan pendekatan <em>cross sectional. </em>Lokasi penelitian ini adalah sekolah yang berada tepat di samping perlintasan rel kereta api yaitu SMA Negeri 37 Jakarta.<em> </em>Pengambilan data tingkat kebisingan dilakukan dengan menggunakan aplikasi <em>sound level meter</em><em> </em>berbasis android. Data diukur dengan tingkat tekanan bunyi sesaat selama 5 menit, atau Leq (5 menit) untuk setiap titik pengukuran. Terdapat 5 titik pengukuran. Dari hasil pengukuran pada SMA Negeri 37 Jakarta diperoleh rata-rata tingkat kebisingan untuk 5 titik pengukuran adalah 70,50 dB. Angka tersebut melebihi ambang batas jika merujuk pada Kep-48 MNLH/11/1996 untuk lingkungan sekolah maksimum 55 dB. Diperlukan upaya-upaya pengendalian kebisingan pada sekolah tersebut untuk meminimalisir dampak negatif yang ditimbulkan. Karena semakin tinggi instensitas kebisingan semakin memberikan dampak negatif khususnya bagi siswa di sekolah  tersebut.</p>


2021 ◽  
pp. 114-128
Author(s):  
Viviano GARCÍA-SANCHEZ ◽  
◽  
Daniel MALDONADO-ONOFRE ◽  
Luis Antonio MIER-QUIROGA ◽  
Elvis COUTIÑO-MORENO ◽  
...  

The investigation allowed the evaluation of the levels of noise in dedicated factories to the manufacture of decorativas resin figures, located in a population of the north of the Municipality of Toluca State Capital of Mexico. The study was developed with the objective to count on a reference mechanism to prevent risks to the health derived from the level with exhibition to the noise generated in this type of facilities, in such a way that the proprietors can protect to their personnel guaranteeing the development of their activities and not see themselves involved in labor demands. The investigation was limited the study of a single factory solely that is representative of the activities that are made normally in all the factories located in the zone, of which exist more than 50. For the measurements of the noise level, an integrating sound level meter was used type 2, of mark CEL Instruments® model CEL-328 and for the calibration of this was used an acoustic calipers mark CEL Instruments®, model CEL-282, series 2/11616221; the measurements and calibration were made taking in account the effective legislation in the matter of noise according to the Official Norm Mexicana NOM-011- STPS-2001, Conditions of Security and Hygiene in the Centers of Work Where Noise Is generated. Of the analysis of results it was observed that the level of noise in the areas of rectified and music, was with a NSCEAT, greater of 90 dB and in the remaining areas was smaller, but require of preventive measures since all presented/displayed 80 a greater NSCE of dB. In general the level of exhibition to the noise (NER) of the factory is of 86,6 dB, this value according to the norm applied in this study is necessary to implement some measures that allow to diminish the levels of noise with the purpose of avoiding labor diseases derived from the noise.


2004 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 533-538 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saad Abo-Qudais ◽  
Arwa Alhiary

The main objective of this study was to evaluate the variation in traffic equivalent noise levels as distance from the road intersection increases. To achieve this objective, traffic volume and equivalent noise level were monitored at 40 signalized intersections in Amman, the capital of Jordan. An integrated sound level meter (ISLM) was used to measure 1 min equivalent noise level along all approaches of the evaluated intersections. A total of 3326 noise measurements were performed. The collected data were analyzed to evaluate the variation of noise levels as distance from the intersection increases. The results indicated that equivalent noise levels were significantly affected by distance from the signal stop line. The equivalent noise levels at distances 50 and 100 m from the intersection were found to be 1.5 to 2.0 dB less than those at 0 m. While at 200, 250, and 300 m from the intersection, the monitored equivalent noise levels were found to be 3.8 to 4 dB higher than that at 0 m. At distances farther than 250 m, the measured equivalent noise levels tend to keep constant value of equivalent noise level as distance increased.Key words: noise, traffic, intersection, environment, pollution.


2008 ◽  
Vol 122 (12) ◽  
pp. 1305-1308 ◽  
Author(s):  
M H Fritsch

AbstractPurpose:To determine the decibel sound pressure levels generated during extracorporeal lithotripsy for salivary stones, and if such lithotriptor noise levels have the potential for acoustic trauma.Patients and materials:Minilith SL-1 salivary gland lithotriptor, sound level meter; five patient survey.Methods:Decibel measurements were conducted on the lithotripter-generated sounds, using a sound level meter at specific distances from the active element. In addition, a patient survey was conducted as a cross-reference, to enable comparison of predicted results with actual human perception of sound levels.Results:Sound levels ranged between 68 and 80 dB during treatment sessions, for both the lithotriptor operator and the patient.Conclusion:During routine use, no acoustic trauma is incurred by either the lithotriptor operator or the patient.


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