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Estimating construction noise using the Environmental Science Research Institutes geographic information systems program.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20330393     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
ArcGIS is a series of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) programs and tools developed by the Environmental Science Reaserch Institue (ESRI). ArcGIS has many tools built in, however, no tools to extimate construction noise levels for either point sources or for a project construction footprint. PYTHON is a programming language that is becoming the preferred programming language for ESRI programs. Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc. has modified the buffer tool in ArcGIS to estimate noise levels from a variety of construction equipment. The tool allows the user to choose what typical construction equipment will be used on their project. The tool then creates a noise contour showing what noise levels could be expected at certain distances from the project area or point source. The tool is useful for estimating construction noise at various distances to sensitive receptors. The tool also helps in graphics creation to aid in summarizing noise impacts. Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc. has used this tool on transportation projects but it is applicable to other projects as well.
Authors:
Scott Noel
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Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America     Volume:  127     ISSN:  1520-8524     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Acoust. Soc. Am.     Publication Date:  2010 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-03-24     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7503051     Medline TA:  J Acoust Soc Am     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1829     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc., 400 SW 6th Ave., Ste. 802, Portland, OR 97219, noels@pbworld.com.
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