scholarly journals Empirical estimation of peak pressure level from sound exposure level. Part II: Offshore impact pile driving noise

2015 ◽  
Vol 138 (3) ◽  
pp. EL287-EL292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tristan Lippert ◽  
Marta Galindo-Romero ◽  
Alexander N. Gavrilov ◽  
Otto von Estorff
2018 ◽  
Vol 144 (3) ◽  
pp. 1809-1809
Author(s):  
Roel A. Müller ◽  
Michael A. Ainslie ◽  
Michele B. Halvorsen ◽  
Tristan Lippert

2017 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madan Mohan Mahanty ◽  
G. Latha ◽  
M. C. Sanjana ◽  
A. Thirunavukarasu

AbstractAmbient noise time series measurements were recorded in the shallow water of Northwest Bay of Bengal. A few data sets revealed the presence of impact pile-driving noise. The site is also known for the presence of the species Terapon theraps (Family:Terapontidae), and the fish chorus was recorded during the measurement period. Sound metrics of impact pile-driving noise were calculated to assess their potential impacts on fish chorus. Averaged peak sound pressure level reached 162 dB re 1 μPa, and single-strike sound exposure level is about 134 dB re 1 μPa2 s, leading to a cumulative sound exposure level of approximately 148 dB re 1 μPa2 s. The impact pile-driving signal has the highest energy in lower frequency band over 0.05‐1 kHz. It is observed that T. theraps fish chorus also displays their pulse repetition rate and swimbladder spectral peaks at lower frequencies. Detailed analysis of the entire data sets indicates that the fishes were exposed to the pile-driving noise, which would have an impact on the chorus made by them.


2022 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dong-Gyun Han ◽  
Jee Woong Choi

Offshore wind power plants are under construction worldwide, and concerns about the adverse effects of underwater noise generated during their construction on the marine environment are increasing. As part of an environmental impact assessment, underwater noise generated by impact pile driving was measured during the construction of an offshore wind farm off the southwest coast of Korea. The sound exposure levels of impact pile driving noise were estimated as a function of distance and compared with those predicted by a damped cylindrical spreading model and broadband parabolic equation simulation. Source level at 1 m was estimated to be in a range of 183–184 dB re 1μPa2s in the sound exposure level based on the model predictions and it tended to decrease by 21log⁡r as the distance increased. Finally, the spatial distribution of impact pile driving noise was predicted. This result, if combined with noise-induced damage thresholds for marine life, may be used to assess the effects of wind farm construction on marine ecosystems.


2016 ◽  
Vol 50 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabio Scatolini ◽  
Cláudio Jorge Pinto Alves

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To perform a quantitative analysis of the background noise at Congonhas Airport surroundings based on large sampling and measurements with no interruption. METHODS Measuring sites were chosen from 62 and 72 DNL (day-night-level) noise contours, in urban sites compatible with residential use. Fifteen sites were monitored for at least 168 hours without interruption or seven consecutive days. Data compilation was based on cross-reference between noise measurements and air traffic control records, and results were validated by airport meteorological reports. Preliminary diagnoses were established using the standard NBR-13368. Background noise values were calculated based on the Sound Exposure Level (SEL). Statistic parameters were calculated in one-hour intervals. RESULTS Only four of the fifteen sites assessed presented aircraft operations as a clear cause for the noise annoyance. Even so, it is possible to detect background noise levels above regulation limits during periods of low airport activity or when it closes at night. CONCLUSIONS All the sites monitored showed background noise levels above regulation limits between 7:00 and 21:00. In the intervals between 6:00-6:59 and 21:00-22:59 the noise data, when analyzed with the current airport operational characteristics, still allow the development of additional mitigating measures.


Author(s):  
Michele B. Halvorsen ◽  
Brandon M. Casper ◽  
Thomas J. Carlson ◽  
Christa M. Woodley ◽  
Arthur N. Popper

2009 ◽  
Vol 125 (4) ◽  
pp. 2488-2488
Author(s):  
Michele B. Halvorsen ◽  
Thomas Carlson ◽  
Arthur N. Popper

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