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Article 5 - Volume 34/1 - 2024

Paper title:

Noise pollution in the Suceava Metropolitan Area. Preliminary research

Author(s):

Alina NISTOR1, Bogdan NISTOR2, Dumitru MIHĂILĂ1, Petruț–Ionel BISTRICEAN1, Mihaela ȚICULEANU (CIURLICĂ)1, Gina LAZURCA (ANDREI)1

1 Department of Geography, “Ştefan cel Mare” University of Suceava, Romania
2 Gymnasium School No.4 Suceava & Gymnasium School “Ion Creangă” Suceava, Romania

Pages:

62 - 80

Publishing date:

10 July 2024

Abstract:

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.

Keywords:

noise pollution, noise, Suceava Metropolitan Area.