1 Department of Geography, “Ştefan cel Mare” University of Suceava, Romania 2 Gymnasium School No.4 Suceava & Gymnasium School “Ion Creangă” Suceava, Romania
The analysis of noise levels in the Suceava Metropolitan Area
aims to quantify its averages and maxima at several representative points in
relation to noise pollution sources. Measurements were carried out in 23
observation points in two campaigns in 2020. Ten analog sound level meters
were used to determine the noise level. In the two campaigns, the average
noise level was highest (above 60 dB) at the observation points located near
major boulevards, where road and pedestrian traffic is heavy throughout the
day. The lowest average noise levels (below 40 dB) were recorded in the
Climatology Laboratory in the E USV building (30.9 dB), far from any major
source of noise pollution. Low noise levels were also recorded in the
observation points located on secondary streets, away from the main traffic
arteries (Narciselor Street - 42.5 dB), in Pătrăuți locality where noise sources
are less than in the urban area (42.3 dB), and at the old style Church of St.
John the New (40.3 dB) which is located on the outskirts of George Enescu
district. Interventions are needed in certain places, with ingenious solutions
to reduce noise levels and more extensive noise monitoring.