Kurra S. Environmental Noise and Management: Overview from Past to Present

Wiley, 2021. — 857 p. — (Acoustics, Noise and Vibration). — ISBN: 978-1-118-88742-4.A comprehensive overview of environmental noise pollution from the standpoint of environmental impact and controlEnvironmental noise is studied, regulated and monitored by many governments and institutions, as well as forming the basis for a number of different occupations due to the adverse effects of noise exposure.This book provides a comprehensive overview of environmental noise pollution. The book begins by covering the fundamentals of noise and acoustics, major noise sources and prediction and evaluation techniques. Developments in noise measuring techniques, and mapping and improvement of legislation to control noise pollution are then discussed, and international regulations are presented. Technological advances and recent developments regarding strategy and action plans are also covered in depth.This book is a comprehensive resource for researchers and graduate students who are involved in noise pollution from the standpoint of environmental impact and control.True PDF