Main Title |
National Exposure to Highway Noise through the Year 2000. |
Author |
Plotkin, Kenneth J. ;
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CORP Author |
Wyle Labs./Wyle Research, Arlington, VA.;Environmental Protection Agency, Arlington, VA. Office of Noise Abatement and Control. |
Year Published |
1979 |
Report Number |
WR-77-13; EPA-68-01-3514; |
Stock Number |
PB81-175952 |
Additional Subjects |
Noise(Sound) ;
Environments ;
Motor vehicles ;
Noise reduction ;
Models ;
Predictions ;
Trucks ;
Automobiles ;
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB81-175952 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
113p |
Abstract |
Calculations have been made of the exposure of people to highway noise in urban areas of the United States from 1974 through 2000. Roadside noise level contours and the numbers of people exposed were calculated in ten sample cities, using a previously developed noise model, traffic parameters obtained from local authorities, and U.S. Census tract data. National totals and future exposure were projected using census bureau data and projections. Future noise exposure was calculated for several scenarios, including do nothing, existing EPA regulations, and several proposed regulations. Parametric analyses were made of operational regulations versus new vehicle standards, automobile versus truck noise, and high speed versus low speed noise. Conclusions were made as to the efficacy of various approaches and the relative importance of driveline versus tire noise and automobiles versus trucks. |
NTIS Title Notes |
Final rept.. |
PUB Date Free Form |
Jul 79 |
Category Codes |
20A; 91A; 68B |
NTIS Prices |
PC A06/MF A01 |
Primary Description |
200/02 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
323794701 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |