The Use of Real Measurements and GPS Data for Noise Mapping of Riyadh City

In this paper, the noise maps for the area encircled by the Second Ring Road in Riyadh city are developed based on real measured data. Sound level meters, GPS receivers to determine measurement position, a database program to manage the measured data, and a program to develop the maps are used. A baseline noise level has been established at each short-term site so subsequent monitoring may be conducted to describe changes in Riyadh-s noise environment. Short-term sites are used to show typical daytime and nighttime noise levels at specific locations by short duration grab sampling.

Authors:

• M. A. Foda
• K. A. Alsaif
• M. M. ElMadany
• A.S. Aguib

Keywords:

• Noise mapping
• Noise measurements
• GPS
• noise level.

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