Sound pollution:

Noise/sound pollution is generally defined as an

unwanted or undesirable sound. The release of
unwanted sound in to the atmosphere is called
noise pollution.
 High pitch sound
produced by
• automobiles
• machines
• power plants
• Trains
• Helicopters
• aero planes
• Jets
• Rockets
• T.V.
• sudden ratting of doors
and windows
• explosion of bombs
• Sound of crackers etc.
These are the potent
sources of noise pollution.
In 1990, Nobel lawreate
Robert Koch said, “A day
will comes when man will
have to fight merciless
noise as the enemy of
health and that day is not
far off”.
According to Dr. Vern
O. Knudsen of University of
California, noise like smog,
is a slow agent of death. If
it continues unabated for
the next 30 years it could
become lethal to an
alarming degree.
 Loudness of noise

Loudness of noise is measured on a

logarithmic scale called “decibel” which is
denoted by dB. Mathematically the dB can
be expressed as follows
1dB = 20 log10 (P/ pref)
P = Measured sound pressure in dynes/cm
and
pref = reference sound pressure which is
equal to barely audible sound taken as
0.002 dynes/cm.
According to World Health Organization
(WHO), a level of 45 dB is considered a
safe noise level for city.
By international standard, a
noise level
-Up to 65 dB may be
taken as tolerable.
-Above 80 dB causes
noise pollution.
-Above 100 dB becomes
uncomfortable and
-Beyond 120 dB it
becomes painful
Acceptable Noise Level (in dB).
Description of Area Noise Level, dB
-Sensitive Areas (schools, hospitals and
parks, and mosques.) 45
-Residential Area 50
-Mixed Area 60
-Commercial Area 70
-Industrial Area 75
Source: Bangladesh Environment 2000
 Effects of Noise pollution:
Many vehicles still use hydraulic horns. This is
seriously affecting work condition and health of the
people. The effects of noise on human beings can be
related to physiological, behavioral and
psychological responses The effects of noise on
human beings can be related to physiological,
behavioral and psychological responses. When we
hear a loud noise the following effects are seen –
• Blood vessels
constrict
• The skin pales
• The pupil dilates
• The eyes close
• The voluntary and
involuntary muscles
tense
• Gastric secretions
reduce and the blood
pressure increases
 Effects of Noise pollution
• LOS ANGELES (November 21, 2005) -- New
evidence shows that the rising level of
intense underwater sound produced by oil
and gas exploration, military sonar and
other manmade sources poses a significant
long-term threat to whales, dolphins, fish
and other marine species, according to a
report published today by the Natural
Resources Defense Council (NRDC).

• .
• In a recent study by Gary Evans (in
Psychological Science, January 1998),
it was found that children's health is
negatively impacted by aircraft noise.
The children in noisy areas were found
to experience significant increases in
blood presure and the stress
hormones epinephrine, norepinephrine
and cortisol, while the children in
quiet areas experienced no
significant changes.
• The immediate reactions to noise which
starts at noise level of 30 to 70 dB include
constriction of peripheral blood vessels
with a consequent increase in blood flow to
the brain, Change in breathing rate, change
in muscle tension and gastrointestinal
mobility; these are the non-auditory
reactions.
• Temporary loss in hearing at high noise
levels. High or explosions may cause
permanent damage.
• Noise produces annoyance in human beings
and can interfere with proper rest and
sleep.
Reduction of Noise Pollution
To control the noise source, several
measures can be implemented which
include
– proper maintenance of vehicles,
– limited use of horns, mikes and loud
speakers.
– Plantation of trees and construction of
sound barriers can control the noise path
(by reflecting and defusing noise).
• By using sound reduction device like-
partitions, enclosure, custom MACHINE COVERS
or noise baffles.

custom MACHINE COVERS

• Above all public awareness can reduce the

noise pollution in the city.