Noise Level Measurement Procedure Noise level measurement procedure are processes which are followed while monitoring sound level or acoustic energy level in specified area. We will see what are important factors to keep in mind while measuring noise level. These days annoying noise levels have started to become a major threat to public health. Noise in simple terms can be defined as unwanted or unpleasant sound which disturbs the environment…
Ever imagined Sound Level Measuring using smartphones? Mobiles have evolved into computing machines with extraordinary capabilities. They have cameras, microphones, gyroscopes, proximity sensors, accelerometers, light sensors and GPS receivers. The advancement of these handheld devices has evolved into them being used as various instruments like torches, cameras and also sound measurement devices. Application developers have created sound measurement applications utilizing the built-in microphones of the device. Sound Level Measurement using…
We will see how to measure noise in workplace by using noise level meter to know whether employees are exposed to high noise levels and if any equipments are generating harmful noise levels. What is Noise? Noise is a Sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant or that causes disturbance. Why measure noise in Workplace? Noise level measurement plays important role in workplace hearing conversion. It helps to identify…
We can Reduce Noise pollution by turning off appliances when not in use, use of earplugs, lowering the volume, planting more trees, regular maintenance of vehicles and machines etc. By controlling noise we can control negative health effects that noise pollution has on everyone. What is Noise? Noise is unwanted sound. A sound which has unpleasant effects and discomfort to ears is called as noise. Generally sound generated by vehicles,…
Purpose & benefits of Environmental Monitoring is to understand whether quality of environmental is getting better or worse. Information collected by Environmental Consultants by Monitoring Environment is very helpful to take decisions for government and non-governmental bodies. The most important purpose or benefit of Environmental monitoring is to see and analyze trends & patterns of presence of air pollutants in atmosphere. Purpose or Objectives of Environmental Monitoring The purpose or…
Effects of Diwali on Environment Due to large scale of bursting firecrackers during this festival it releases harmful gases and toxic substances into the atmosphere, loud noises from loudspeakers and firecrackers, dry waste causing health problems for children, patients and senior citizens. They also cause Burns, deafness, Nausea and mental impairment. Many people die in explosions in factories which manufactures firecrackers. From Darkness to Light or from light to Darkness Diwali is…
Noise is often defined as it is the sound which is undesired by recipient. Noise Impact assessment is important part of Environmental impact assessment. The main objective of Noise impact assessment is to measure current noise quality assessment of study area, Impacts of future projects on local noise, its impact and acceptability. Noise Sources Noise impact mainly ascends from • Vehicles • Trains • Ships • Construction Sites (including the…