The Fortaleza noise mapping project—a tool for the definition of noise action plans for the airport located in the center of the municipality

2012 ◽  
Vol 131 (4) ◽  
pp. 3472-3472
Author(s):  
Francisco Aurélio Chaves Brito ◽  
Jose Luis Bento Coelho
Keyword(s):  
Action Plans ◽  
Noise Mapping ◽  
Definition Of

scholarly journals Odour control strategies for a sustainable nuisances action plan

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 734-741 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Control Strategies ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Land Uses ◽  
Action Plans ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Noise Mapping ◽  
Residential Patterns ◽  
Odour Control ◽  
European Member State ◽  
Definition Of

<p>Different land uses, infrastructures, industrial activities and residential patterns of developed cities expose simultaneously people to several annoying sources.</p> <p>Over recent years, the European Union has provided several tools to harmonize noise mapping methodologies and relative Noise Action Plans through directives. Unfortunately, the same effort has not been made for the harmonization of approaches of other annoying sources such as odours. As a consequence, each European Member State has defined its own direct or indirect approach to limit odour impacts.</p> <p>The most common approach to deal with noise impact is the use of priority indices to highlight areas that are sensitive to both noise and, generally, odour impacts. The aim of the present research is to provide a brief review of the most widely used European strategies in noise action plans as well as try to extend the approaches to the definition of a nuisance action plan, capable of controlling both odour and noise.</p> <p>The analysis underlines that is possible to define the degree of sensitivity of areas according to population, land uses, levels of exposures and/or distance from the annoying sources. Nuisance acceptability levels are then definable according to the sensitivity degree of the locations.</p>

Umgebungslärmrichtlinie in Schleswig-Holstein/Environmental Noise Directive in Schleswig-Holstein

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (06) ◽  
pp. 184-189
Author(s):  
L. Gliesmann ◽  
A. Brückner
Keyword(s):  
Federal Government ◽  
Environmental Noise ◽  
Action Plans ◽  
Noise Mapping ◽  
The Third ◽  
Current List

Die dritte Runde der Umgebungslärmrichtlinie 2002/49/EG [1] wird mit der Lärmkartierung 2017 und der aktuellen, in Schleswig-Holstein (SH) noch nicht vollständig abgeschlossenen Aufstellung der Lärmaktionspläne umgesetzt. Die Zuständigkeit für die Ausarbeitung der Lärmkarten und für die Aufstellung der Aktionspläne liegt in SH gemäß § 47 e Bundes-Immissionsschutzgesetz [2] bei den Gemeinden. Dem Land obliegt die Berichterstattung an die Bundesregierung. &nbsp; The third round of the Environmental Noise Directive 2002/49/ ED [1] will be implemented with noise mapping 2017 and the current list of noise action plans, which has not yet been completed in Schleswig-Holstein (SH). The responsibility for the development of the noise maps and for the preparation of the action plans lies in SH according to § 47 e Federal Immission Control Act [2] in the municipalities. The country is responsible for the reporting to the Federal Government.

scholarly journals Role and place gender in education Republic of Belarus

Osvitolohiya ◽  
2017 ◽  
pp. 81-85
Author(s):  
Vitaliy Kurilo ◽  
Alla Hutsol ◽  
◽  
Keyword(s):  
Family Policy ◽  
Gender Issues ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
The State ◽  
Action Plans ◽  
Gender Policy ◽  
Gender Education ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Individual

The article highlights the legal framework for introducing a gender approach in the education system of the Republic of Belarus, analyzed documents related to the implementation of the gender component in the activities of educational institutions, namely the national action plans for gender equality, the document «Main Directions of the State Family Policy», the National Action Plans The National Program for Demographic Security, the Presidential Program «Children of Belarus», the State Employment Program, the Concept of Continuous Education of Children and Students in the Republic of Belarus. The article highlights the importance of gender issues for the development of society as a whole and of the individual in particular. The definition of the concept of «gender education» is given and emphasis is placed on the process of socialization as a leading factor in the development of gender identity and progressive views on gender issues. Stressed that should clearly distinguish between two levels of implementation of gender policy in the educational system of the Republic of Belarus – declarative and implementation. In declarative level made a significant number of regulations that ensure the development of gender education. In impelentatsiynomu level there are a number of problems are overcome only possible to achieve full.

scholarly journals When soundscape meets architecture

Noise Mapping ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Brigitte Schulte-Fortkamp ◽  
Pamela Jordan
Keyword(s):  
Built Environments ◽  
Action Plans ◽  
Response Curves ◽  
Noise Abatement ◽  
Noise Mapping ◽  
Acoustic Environment ◽  
Urban Green Spaces ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approaches ◽  
Invaluable Tool ◽  
Essential Knowledge

AbstractThe harmonization of noise indicators, noise mapping, and action plans delivers basic administrative information not only for noise abatement in highly noisepolluted areas, but also for comparisons across built environments regionally and internationally. However, such activities do not provide any tools or essential knowledge for the more demanding tasks required in designing and planning sustainable built environments that are supportive to wellbeing and health. Without knowing the determining factors behind dose-response curves [1, 2], the decision process for developing action plans is unnecessarily restricted. Optional courses of action for handling a noise problem cannot be sufficiently considered without understanding the full context—physical, cultural, emotional— of noise’s effect on people. Therefore, an approach for considering these many angles must involve diverse fields of practice and interdisciplinary approaches. One such methodology is the multidimensional Soundscape Approach, which emphasizes how the acoustic environment is perceived, experienced, and/or understood by a person or people in context. Relying on principles of the Soundscape Approach, two urban green spaces will be examined regarding noise abatement strategies in relation to visitors’ experiential expectations. It will be shown how and why soundscape is an invaluable tool in detecting and analyzing needs for an adequate acoustic environment, accounting for people’s concerns and integrating their local expertise to guide the process of planning, designing and maintaining sites.

scholarly journals Railway noise and vibration: Current European legislation and research and measurements on Serbian railway

2010 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirjana Tomicic-Torlakovic ◽  
Svetislav Stefanovic
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Noise ◽  
Action Plans ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Track Reconstruction ◽  
Noise Mapping ◽  
Noise And Vibration ◽  
European Legislation ◽  
Railway Noise ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Technical Specifications

In this paper certain current European noise legislation, standards and research including the Physical Agents Directive, the Environmental Noise Directive 2002/49/EC and the Technical Specifications for Interoperability are summarized and their implications in terms of maintaining the track are discussed. In the Environmental Noise Directive a number of research projects investigated noise mapping. From this Directive the action plans for control of noise on the environment follow. Measurements of noise and vibrations on Serbian Railway, before and after track reconstruction, are presented at the end.

scholarly journals REVIEW ON THE ROAD TRAFFIC NOISE ASSESSMENT

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
PETROVICI ALINA ◽  
TOMOZEI CLAUDIA ◽  
NEDEFF FLORIN ◽  
IRIMIA OANA ◽  
PANAINTE-LEHADUS MIRELA
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Traffic Noise ◽  
Legal Aspects ◽  
Urban Traffic ◽  
Road Traffic Noise ◽  
Action Plans ◽  
Noise Mapping ◽  
The Road ◽  
On The Road

<p>This paper presents a synthesis of current state of the assessment of road traffic noise in urban areas considering economic, social and legal aspects. Therefore, there were described several prediction methods of the urban traffic noise. These methods are useful in calculating the exposure of the population at noise levels which exceed the permissible limits. Mapping is one of the most common methods used for the assessment of noise. Whether it is industrial, airport, rail or road traffic noise, noise mapping provides accurate data needed later in developing action plans against noise. The road traffic noise assessments are performed periodically, and a representative picture of the noise in the analysed areas is obtained. Then, the action plans can be developed in order to reduce road traffic noise, where it is necessary.</p>

scholarly journals Monitoring and evaluation of the adopted strategic documents in Serbia

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-22
Author(s):  
Milan Stamatović ◽  
Snežana Maksimović ◽  
Ljubiša Stamatović
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Current Practice ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Action Plans ◽  
Research Focus ◽  
Efficient Management ◽  
Success Indicators ◽  
Strategic Goals ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Selection Of

This paper examines the application of strategic planning in Serbia. The research focus is on the definition of strategic goals and on the selection of strategic priorities. In order to meet goals, each strategy defines appropriate action plans for its implementation. Action plans thoroughly define activities, measures and projects, activity-bearers, implementation deadlines, success indicators, funds, financing sources, legal and institutional framework. Paper investigates the current practice of strategic documents implementation. Further, issues with monitoring, reporting and evaluation are examined. Finally, recommendations have been made for more transparent and efficient management, aiming to improve the allocation of budgetary and non-budgetary funds.

scholarly journals Conservation planning for a widespread, threatened species: WWF and the African elephant Loxodonta africana

Oryx ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 194-204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter J. Stephenson ◽  
Yaa Ntiamoa-Baidu
Keyword(s):  
Conservation Planning ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Loxodonta Africana ◽  
African Elephant ◽  
Action Plans ◽  
Continental Scale ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Subspecies Level ◽  
Biological Criteria ◽  
Definition Of

AbstractIn a case study of conservation planning by a conservation organization working at a continental scale we examine how WWF identified and prioritized its African elephant Loxodonta africana conservation activities. We (1) review lessons learnt from previous work, (2) identify priority landscapes using biological criteria (e.g. population size and viability) and institutional criteria (e.g. feasibility, sustainability and cost-effectiveness of WWF interventions), and (3) conduct a threat analysis and review of national and subregional action plans. We suggest that species action plans should use priority-setting criteria that focus on conserving the largest and most viable populations at the subspecies level. Clear definition of geographical priorities helps an organization focus its resources and assists monitoring. Species action plans should also take account of plans developed by governments and other stakeholders. Conservation agencies wishing to select which landscapes to invest in for a given species or subspecies could then consider institutional prioritization criteria, such as those used by WWF for the African elephant. This would allow them to invest pragmatically in conservation that has a higher chance of success than work planned solely through scientific analysis. Ultimately, however, no species action plan will succeed unless it has the resources necessary for implementation and the key stakeholders work together in partnership.

scholarly journals LIFE+2010 QUADMAP Project: results obtained from the analysis of data collected during the application of the new methodology to the pilot quiet areas

Noise Mapping ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-37
Author(s):  
Chiara Bartalucci ◽  
Francesco Borchi ◽  
Monica Carfagni ◽  
Lapo Governi ◽  
Sergio Luzzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Environmental Noise ◽  
Current Paper ◽  
Formal Definition ◽  
Action Plans ◽  
Noise Levels ◽  
Selection Analysis ◽  
Open Country ◽  
Definition Of

Abstract Since the 90s, quiet areas have commonly been considered as places to be acoustically preserved or where acoustic interventions should be implemented to reduce noise levels. With the enforcement of the Environmental Noise Directive in 2002, a formal definition of a ‘quiet area in agglomeration’ and a ‘quiet area in open country’ was established. However, many Member States complained about the absence of guidelines regarding the identification and management of quiet areas. The LIFE QUiet Areas Definition and Management in Action Plans (QUADMAP) project started in 2011 to contribute to the Directive’s incomplete requirements for quiet areas. The project’s main result has been the introduction of a flexible methodology for the selection, analysis and management of quiet areas in agglomeration in which both acoustic and nonacoustic parameters are evaluated. The current paper illustrates the analyses carried out on the data collected during the application of the selection, analysis and management phases of the developed methodology in the different pilot cases selected during the Project. Mentioned analysis are aimed at verifying the benefits of the proposed complementary selection criteria (‘relative quiet urban areas’ identification criteria and ‘homogeneous urban areas’ subdivision criteria), at defining the measurement periods most representative of the areas and the acoustic and nonacoustic parameters to be considered as the most significant.

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