Software Tool for Community Noise Surveys

Abstract

Community noise surveys, such as those carried out during the process of acoustical zoning of open space, sometimes require analyses which cannot be made using standard sound level meters. This can be overcome by implementing a dedicated research tool for noise measurement and analysis. This paper describes software designed as an integral part of such a tool. Its functions are listed and the use is demonstrated on some practical examples.

Keywords

• community noise
• equivalent sound level
• noise measurement