Environmental Noise Management

Description

This short seminar introduces the various aspects of the management and control of environmental noise, from mapping to monitoring, from action planning to noise reduction.

 

Objectives

Objectives include giving an overview of the various noise management tasks involved, and of tools available.

Also to give information about relevant legislation, standards, practice and theory specifically, the new ISO 1996 Environmental Noise Assessment standard and the EU END 2002/49/EC Directive

Participants

For professionals involved in the management and control of environmental noise, e.g., Environmental Officers employed in national, regional and local authorities, in industry, and in infrastructure (e.g. airports, transport), and Consultants.

Prerequisites

Basic sound and vibration knowledge.