New study investigates European noise exposure estimation methods

摘要

Anew study has investigated five methods of estimating noise exposure in EU countries and identified some of the reasons for variation in the data they produce. In order to comply with the European Noise Directive (END)1, EU Member States have produced strategic maps of noise exposure. These estimate the level of noise inhabitants are exposed to and they are used to plan effective noise mitigation actions. However, different methods for producing these maps are used by different Member States, which can produce contrasting results and complicates cross-country comparisons.