International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
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Volume: 11 Issue: 10 | Oct 2024
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Noise Pollution Monitoring at Kolhapur Central Bus Stand Shraddha Jadhav1, Bushra Bagwan2, Shrikant Bhosale3 1 Shraddha Shivaji Jadhav Department of Technology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur 2 Bushra Asif Bagwan Department of Technology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur 3 Shrikant Bhosale Department of Technology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur
---------------------------------------------------------------------***--------------------------------------------------------------------Abstract - Noise pollution is the term for unwanted sound, and it needs to be minimized to provide a comfortable working atmosphere. This chapter does a mathematical examination of noise and examines the effects of several sources. When two noises are joined and have the exact same intensity, the combined noise level can be 3 dB greater than the separate values. Two strategic transportation system locations were chosen for this study in order to assess the interior and outside areas. Twelve hours of the day, the noise level was measured every five minutes using the Lutron company Electronics Digital Sound Meter Model SL-4010 to assess the noise (the central Bus Stand Inside and the central Bus Stand Outside).
Recently, it has been determined that one of the main environmental factors affecting living standards worldwide, especially in cities, is environmental noise pollution. When human activities like transportation, industry, & urbanization increase significantly, environmental levels of noise pollution rise quickly over time. The majority of urban population is forced to shift to quieter secondary roadways away from noisy generators due to the negative effects on human wellness and comfort. Noise is "unwanted sound" or "sound that is loud, unpleasant, or unexpected." The word noise comes from the Latin word "nausea." 1.1 Noise Applicability
The quantity of noise pollution caused by vehicular traffic flow was calculated by measuring the sound levels in dBA every five minutes. After that, data were analysed every 45 minutes to evaluate the noise levels at each of the selected locations. The volume of traffic and the intensity of the noise are studied. Evaluation is done on the sound level factors L max, L min, L10, L50, L90, and Leq.
The detrimental impacts of noise pollution affect millions of people. Studies have indicated a direct link between sound pollution and health problems. Disorders connected to stress, high blood pressure, speech difficulties, hearing loss, restless nights, and reduced productivity are among the problems caused by noise. Noise levels greater than 55 DB can cause conditions such as heart Failure and hypertension. For more than 50 years, Cirrus Research has been supplying user-friendly acoustic monitoring devices to organizations all around the world in an effort to protect people and the environment from noise. "Noise monitoring" is the methodical process of measuring, recording, and assessing sound levels in various contexts to ascertain the level of noise pollution and its potential consequences on the ecosystem and public health.
Key Words: Noise Pollution, Central Bus Stand, traffic noise, SL-4010
1.INTRODUCTION The impact of noise pollution on human health and wellbeing has gained recognition in recent times, leading to further research into its levels and detrimental effects by scientists and interested global organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO). Environmental noise is a term used to describe one of the most common contaminants found in community noise. According to the World Health Organization, it is noise produced by all community activities excluding industrial areas. These activities include, but are not limited to, transport, air traffic, learning, building, government work, recreation, and community.
According to the tribunal, sound is far more than just a nuisance because it can lead to serious psychological distress. Still, there is a lack of application of the legislation. Noise from the environment is a major problem these days, especially in towns, and the main source of noise in towns is transportation noise. Because there are so many cars and other internal combustion engine vehicles on the road, road traffic noise is one of the main causes of noise pollution. Cities often have lower noise levels because electric and hybrid cars, which are gradually taking the place of gasolinepowered cars, typically have quieter engines. Other noises are also harmful to people and the environment. In this paper, we track and assess various noise sources and provide viable fixes for the impacted places.
Traffic noise is one of among the most significant types of noise in comparison to other noises. The four main categories of traffic noise are noise from roads, airports, trains, and buses. Road traffic noise pollution causes physiological and psychological harm to people in addition to irritation, loss of concentration, and decreased productivity at work. The intensity of road traffic noise also rises geometrically in proportion to advancements in technology and the economy.
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