RUSSIAN EXPERIENCE OF TRANSPORT NOISE ESTIMATION AND MAPPING

Abstract

Presently noise impact may be considered as one of the most serious problems in conditions of modern towns. Transport noise is one of the main noise sources of the city environment. Some approaches to noise estimation and mapping in conditions of Russia are described. Formalization and modeling of transport flows it is convenient to do by using of influence diagrams. Program provision «Sound-City-Test» have been developed for calculation of external noise sources and for development of dynamic maps with using of principles of object oriented visual programming. Analysis of acoustical pollution of urban territories on the example of samara region of Russia was done. In total, the results of noise measurements in the territory of Samara region of Russia is showing that in the number of points of measurement there is exceeding of sanitary norms. The most serious problem of noise influence is for the dwelling territories adjoining to transport highways. The Russian experience of transport noise mapping is discussed.