Evaluation of traffic noise pollution in Çorlu, Turkey
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2011
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Evaluation and analysis of noise pollution levels have been carried out to determine the level of noise in Corlu. The selected areas of study are commercial centers, road junctions/busy roads, passenger loading parks and public parks. The road junctions had the highest noise pollution levels, followed by commercial centers. Eighteen measurement points was defined in center of county Corlu relating to traffic. Measurements of noise were carried out in the morning (07:00 to 08:00) when the traffic was heavy, in the midday (12:00 to 13:00) and in the evening (17:00 to 19:00). The results of this study show that the noise levels in Corlu exceeded 65 dB(A), limit value according to Turkish Noise Control Regulation allowed values at 17 of 18 measurements points. Statistical analysis revealed that, there were significant differences in noise levels among the streets (P < 0.05).The results of the study showed that noise should be mentioned among the major environmental problems in Corlu. © 2011 Academic Journals.
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Corlu, Noise, Pollution, Traffic
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Scientific Research and Essays
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6
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14
