Title: “Introduction to noise pollution and its monitoring techniques”
Abstract
As urban populations expand due to migration for better employment opportunities and living standards, environmental pollution problems,
including noise pollution, have become more pronounced in several Indian cities. This talk will provide a comprehensive introduction to noise
pollution, focusing on major sources of noise, and the associated health effects, including both auditory and non-auditory impacts. Participants will gain insights into the principles and methods of noise measurement, along with an overview of the various instruments used for this purpose. The session will explore legal laws and regulations enacted in the country to control noise pollution, highlighting their role in promoting public health and well-being. Key noise pollution parameters and indices will be discussed, offering a detailed perspective on how noise is quantified and
analyzed. Attendees will also be introduced to noise abatement and control technologies, including barriers, and urban planning strategies. The
talk aims to empower young researchers and practitioners with the knowledge and tools to tackle noise pollution challenges and contribute to
creating quieter and healthier environments. This session promises to enhance understanding of the multidimensional impacts of noise pollution
and equip attendees with actionable strategies for its control and management.
About the Speaker
Lakshmi Pradeep is a final year research scholar in the Department of Environmental Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India. She completed her B.Tech in Civil Engineering from NSS College of Engineering, Kerala and M.Tech in Geoinformatics from IIT Kanpur. She is currently working on characterization, modelling and mapping of noise pollution in urban areas. Her research interest include environmental noise pollution monitoring and characterization, health risk assessment, and personal exposure measurement of vulnerable groups and modelling and mapping of environmental noise.
