GIS-based mapping and assessment of noise pollution in Safranbolu, Karabuk, Turkey.

ABSTRACT: In this study, it is aimed to determine and map the noise pollution levels in Safranbolu District Center, especially in the regions where motor vehicle and/or pedestrian traffic is intense. Forty-seven measurement points were selected for noise level measurements at the district center. Measurements were conducted at morning (8 a.m.-10 a.m.), lunchtime (12 p.m.-2 p.m.) and evening (6 p.m.-8 p.m.) hours of weekdays and weekends throughout the seasons of summer 2017 and winter 2018. The summer season weekdays noise level ranges from 41.3 to 71.2 dBA in the morning period, 40 to 71.2 dBA in the noon period and 40.6 to 73.1 dBA in the evening. The summer season weekend noise level ranges from 45.3 to 69.1 dBA in the morning period, 44.7 to 71.4 dBA in the noon period and 41.6 to 70.9 dBA in th

SUBMITTER: Esmeray E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7970821 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature