Measurement and analysis of noise levels in Kaduna metropolis, Nigeria

Measurement and analysis of noise levels in Kaduna metropolis, Nigeria

Noise Pollution Levels in Kaduna Metropolis, Nigeria

LAP Lambert Academic Publishing ( 2013-05-31 )

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This book critically examined the major sources of community noise in Kaduna metropolis part of Nigeria. A total of sixty (60) noise sources were identified and measured. Six hundred and ten (610) data were collected and analyzed. Questionnaires were also administered to respondents to evaluate their levels of awareness to noise in the metropolis. Sound level meter, Testo 816, and Data Handy Logger, DB-525, were used for the measurement. Major noise sources identified and measured are, Vehicles, Spraying workshops, Panel beating workshops, Mechanic workshops, Military weapons, Aircraft, Grain grinding machines etc. The maximum and minimum noise levels measured are 123dB(A) and 65dB(A) respectively.

Book Details:

ISBN-13:

978-3-659-35821-0

ISBN-10:

3659358215

EAN:

9783659358210

Book language:

English

By (author) :

Ali Haruna
Agu Mathew Nnamdi

Number of pages:

136

Published on:

2013-05-31

Category:

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