Interactive noise maps for action planning in the framework of the European Noise Directive
conference paper
The European Noise Directive (END) requires assessment of noise exposures as well as
the formulation of Action Plans for the reduction of the number of people harmfully
affected by environmental noise. Within the framework of the project ‘Urban Strategy’,
TNO has developed an interactive noise map. This detailed interactive noise map allows
local authorities to assess, real time, the effect of different noise abatement measures.
Different noise measures, such as the application of silent road surface types or lowering
speed limits, can be interactively explored with the system. It directly shows the updated
detailed noise contour maps as well as indicators describing the impact (such as
annoyance) after a measure has been applied though the interactive interface. Because
response times are very short, the instrument can be used in interactive workshops with
specialists and stakeholders. In this way, authorities can formulate effective noise
abatement strategies in a very short time span while involving the relevant parties.
The software is built in such a modular way that it can be linked to a traffic model, so that
measures affecting traffic flows can also be evaluated. The noise model is implemented in
such a way that it readily can be replaced by other detailed noise models.
the formulation of Action Plans for the reduction of the number of people harmfully
affected by environmental noise. Within the framework of the project ‘Urban Strategy’,
TNO has developed an interactive noise map. This detailed interactive noise map allows
local authorities to assess, real time, the effect of different noise abatement measures.
Different noise measures, such as the application of silent road surface types or lowering
speed limits, can be interactively explored with the system. It directly shows the updated
detailed noise contour maps as well as indicators describing the impact (such as
annoyance) after a measure has been applied though the interactive interface. Because
response times are very short, the instrument can be used in interactive workshops with
specialists and stakeholders. In this way, authorities can formulate effective noise
abatement strategies in a very short time span while involving the relevant parties.
The software is built in such a modular way that it can be linked to a traffic model, so that
measures affecting traffic flows can also be evaluated. The noise model is implemented in
such a way that it readily can be replaced by other detailed noise models.
TNO Identifier
470280
Source title
Inter-Noise 2007 - Noise and Sustainability, Istanbul, Turkey, August 28-31, 2007
Pages
2891-2897
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