Abstract

We have been developing a prototype of a computer system for managing and analyzing environmental noises in cities that combines an appropriate noise propagation calculation model with geographic information system in which various kinds of numerical maps (spatial information) and attribute data relating to properties of the environmental noise essential to grasp the noise field.

Description of study

We have been conducting the following subjects:

1. Constructions of attribute data relating to environmental noise control
2. Arrangement of various kinds of numerical maps essential to management and analyses of environmental noises
3. Developments of function extension of GIS
4. Establishment of noise propagation calculation model that can work together with GIS
5. Case studies using developed prototype of the computer system

Reference

H. Imaizumi et al. (2006) Application of Road Traffic Census to Environmental Noise Mapping in Cities. Proc. 6th European Conf. Noise Control.

Application

We are expecting following applications of the developed prototype of the computer system.

1. Long-term managemant and control of environmental noises in cities by administrative organizations such as local authorities
2. Proposal and support for establishment of city planning considering minimum impacts on surrounding environments from viewpoint of environmental noise
3. Information distribution with regard to environmental noise conditions to the public

Contact persons

Hiroyuki Imaizumi, e-mail : hiroyuki.imaizumi{at}aist.go.jp
Yasumori Takahashi, e-mail : takahashi-yasumori{at}aist.go.jp