61. Escabi, M. Research in how the central nervous system processes complex sounds in their environment, such as speech, background noise and animal vocalizations. http://www.bme.uconn.edu/faculty/Escabi.html

Monty A. Escabí Expertise: The overall goal of my research is to understand how the central nervous system processes complex sounds in their environment, such as speech, back-ground noise and animal vocalizations. It is very easy for animals (including humans) to detect and discriminate vocalizations in the midst of high background noise and yet it is still not clear how this process is achieved within the central nervous system. Artificial systems for voice recognition and hearing aids fail miserably at this simple task. Currently I am using a number of techniques to gain insight into this basic process. I am also attempting to link physiologic results with psychoacoustic findings in humans. I use complex spectro-temporal sound sequences to gain insight into the ability of humans to discriminate and detect temporal and spectral acoustic information. This is important since pertinent sound, such as speech, are largely composed of both spectral and temporal acoustic features. I am using the knowledge gained from these studies to design computational algorhithms for pre-processing sounds in artificial hearing devices. Personal Home Page Assistant Professor University of Connecticut Electrical and Computer Engineering 260 Glenbrook Road U-2157 Storrs, Connecticut 06269-2157 USA

62. EUROPA - Environment - Assessment And Management Of Environmental Noise environment Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to the Assessment and Management of environmental noise COM (2000 http://europa.eu.int/comm/environment/docum/00468_en.htm

en EUROPA European Commission Environment Resources ... Resources Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to the Assessment and Management of Environmental Noise COM (2000)468 The European Commission has presented a proposal for a Directive on the Assessment and Management of Environmental Noise with the aim of providing a basis for a coherent, integrated EU policy on environmental noise. The proposal introduces measures to classify and understand the problems caused by noise, as a necessary step to preparing future concrete mesures to reduce noise pollution. The Commission is launching the idea of making EU-wide 'noise maps' based on common methods and indicators. These maps should be made available to the public. They should form the basis for development of action plans and strategies at local, national and EU levels to combat noise pollution. The press release and document are available by clicking the language icons below. Press release Full text of the proposal pdf Follow the progress of this proposal on the Prelex database.

63. QUEST (Quieter Environment Through Sound Thinking) A grassroots community organization dedicated to doing something about a growing noise problem at Morristown Municipal Airport in New Jersey. http://www.rosenet.org/quest/

QUEST [ Home ] Mission Projects In-depth information In the news ... Join us! Welcome ! If you're annoyed by noise from aircraft, and are concerned about the ever-increasing amount of jet and helicopter traffic finding its way to the Morristown Municipal Airport at all hours of the day and night, then you've come to the right place. QUEST is a grass-roots community organization dedicated to doing something about this growing noise problem. QUEST stands for QUieter Environment through Sound Thinking . It was founded in 1998 by a handful of volunteers and has been working ever since to seek solutions to this problem. 2003 was a big year for us. We helped launch the Morris County Aviation Committee, which has begun a number of initiatives, including the identification of additional "Noise Sensitive Areas" for helicopter routes. These will be marked on airport maps provided to pilots. If you're interested, click on the banner headings to: Read about our Mission. Check out the Projects we're involved in. Study information in-depth, and links to other sites.

64. CAAN - Citizens For The Abatement Of Aircraft Noise Fighting for a quieter and healthier environment in the Washington, D.C., metro area. http://www.caan.org/

CAAN - Citizens for the Abatement of Aircraft Noise, Inc. If you're a Washington D.C. metro resident who's tired of the all the airport and aircraft noise and air pollution, then you've come to the right place. We've been fighting for a quieter and healthier environment in our Washington community for 16 years. Join us. About this website Read the History of National Airport P.O. Box 40093 Washington D.C. 20016 Tel. 301.320.5905

65. CO-CAW, Colorado Citizens Aviation Watch An association comprised of local airport groups, environmental organizations and civic groups, cities and townships concerned about noise, environment, public health and other quality of life issues related to aviation operations. http://cocaw.org/

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66. Defra, UK - Environmental Protection - Noise And Nuisance negotiating proposals for European legislation on environmental noise and implementing the legislation once it comes into force;; http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/noise/

Skip navigation Environmental protection Home Contact Defra About Defra News ... Environmental Protection Noise and nuisance Environmental Protection Index Air Quality Chemicals Climate Change ... Other material We develop and promote initiatives to address noise and other statutory nuisance and manages research into noise. The Noise and Nuisance policy team is responsible for: developing policy on neighbourhood noise (other than in the workplace) and other statutory nuisance (eg dust and smells/odours, bonfire nuisance). developing policy on ambient noise (including a proposed National Ambient Noise Strategy - NANS); negotiating proposals for European legislation on environmental noise and implementing the legislation once it comes into force; managing noise research including noise mapping, assessing current levels and attitudes to environmental noise, a series of joint projects with the Department of Health on Noise and Health, projects connected with the proposed EC Directive on Environmental Noise and the proposed Ambient Noise Strategy and projects in response to noise and other nuisance issues; disseminating information on how to avoid causing annoyance to others and what to do if you have problem;

67. Defra, UK - Environmental Protection - Noise And Nuisance Homepage Environmental Protection noise and Nuisance. noise and Nuisance. http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/noise/suffer/suffer1.htm

Skip navigation Environmental protection Home Contact Defra About Defra News ... Environmental Protection Noise and Nuisance Environmental Protection Index Site navigation: Bothered by Noise? There's no need to suffer This leaflet is also available, in Adobe Acrobat format, in the following languages. The Adobe Acrobat Reader can be freely downloaded . Viewers with visual difficulties may find it useful to investigate services provided to improve the accessibility of Acrobat documents - http://access.adobe.com English (340kb) - this printing of the leaflet predates the creation of Defra Gujarati Hindi Punjabi Urdu INTRODUCTION What you can do about noise It is a fact of life that we all make noise. Whether we are talking to others, playing music, entertaining, driving in our cars or just going about our daily business. What is a noise to one person may be pleasurable to another. Excessive noise can reduce the quality of life and, in some extreme cases, even destroy it entirely. If noise is upsetting your life then this booklet can show how you may be able to overcome the problem in a number of positive and constructive ways.

68. Environment Agency - Noise In Your Environment Text Only Monday 24 May 2004, You are in Your environment noise in your environment. environment Agency, noise in your environment. noise is unwanted sound. http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/yourenv/493658/?version=1&lang=_e

69. Environment Agency - Noise noise. environmental noise can be described as any unwanted sound. Find out more. The environment Agency s role in noise pollution noise in your environment. http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/yourenv/eff/pollution/399148/?version=1&lan

70. FAA - Office Of Environment And Energy, Noise Division Federal Interagency Committee on Aviation noise (FICAN); International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP http://www.aee.faa.gov/Noise/

Office of Environment and Energy (AEE) FAA Home AEE About AEE-100 Aircraft Noise FAQs ... Federal Register Noise Division (AEE-100) Regulations Rulemaking Guidance Noise Models ... Affiliations Policy Proposed Aviation Noise Abatement Policy (ANAP) 2000 Aviation Noise Abatement Policy (ANAP) 1976 Regulations 14 CFR Part 21.93(b), Acoustical Change 14 CFR Part 36, Noise Standards: Aircraft Type and Airworthiness Certification 14 CFR Part 91.801, Operating Noise Limits 14 CFR Part 150, Airport Noise Compatibility Planning ... 14 CFR Parts 36 and 91, Stage 4 Aircraft Noise Standards; Proposed Rule Notices of Proposed Rulemaking 14 CFR Part 36, Noise Certification Regulations for Helicopters 14 CFR Part 93, Noise Limitations for Aircraft Operations in the Vicinity of Grand Canyon National Park 14 CFR Part 91, Call for Information on Supersonic Aircraft Noise Guidance AC 36-4C, Noise Standards: Aircraft Type and Airworthiness Certification

71. Noise Pollution-Useful Sites Australian Capital Territory noise – environment protection policy (environment ACT) (*PDF file) http//www.environment.act.gov.au/Files/noiseepp.PDF. http://www.science.org.au/nova/072/072sit.htm

Quiet please! Fighting noise pollution Useful sites Published by Australian Academy of Science Sponsored by Printer-friendly version of complete topic Noise sources and their measurement (World Health Organization) (*PDF file) Discusses environmental noises, how they can be measured and why their measurement is not straightforward. http://www.who.int/docstore/peh/noise/Comnoise-2.pdf (CSIRO Manufacturing and Infrastructure Technology) (*PDF file) Presents the background to the problem of noise pollution and why new regulations are needed. http://www.cmit.csiro.au/innovation/2000-06/pdf/innovation_noisyhouses.pdf Australia's vehicle noise limits too loud: NRTC report (National Road Transport Commission, Australia) Summarises the findings of a report on vehicle noise regulations. The full report can be access by clicking on 'A review of the noise related Australian design rules and engine brake noise' at the end of the article. http://www.ntc.gov.au/NewsDetail.aspx?page=A0240030550000002000025 Silencing sound (Dr Karl, Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Describes the possibility of using public sculptures as sonic crystals to dampen urban noise.

72. Aviation Environment Federation (AEF) - Aviation And Noise Aviation environment Federation (AEF) Aviation and noise. http://www.aef.org.uk/aefissues/noise/noiseindex.htm

Control of noise from civil aircraft - the government's conclusions The government's conclusions on proposals to improve measures to tackle operational aircraft noise from civil aircraft. The original consultation paper was issued in July 2000 with a full summary of responses being issued in March 2002. [ click here for more info Current DfT Consultation: Night Flying Restrictions at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted (PDF 600K) Review Of The Quota Count (QC) System Used For Administering The Night Noise Quotas At Heathrow, Gatwick And Stansted Airports (Department for Transport) (PDF 177K) Links and Further Reading Directive 2002/30/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 March 2002 on the "establishment of rules and procedures with regard to the introduction of noise-related operating restrictions at Community airports" (PDF) Aviation and Noise (AEF,FoE, APC, CPRE, T2000) Dec 1998 (PDF 205K) World Health Organisation - Community Noise (Birgitta Berglund, Thomas Lindvall), 1995

73. BlogRunner: SIGNAL VS. NOISE:Environment: SOURCE SIGNAL VS. noise About this Weblog POSTED Tuesday, July 08, 2003 164402 BY Scott Upton in environment http//www.37signals.com/ http://www.blogrunner.com/channel?c_id=151768

74. Noise Control of excessive noise is achieved through legislative powers associated with the environment Protection Act. Draft environment Protection (noise) Policy. http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/epa/noise.html

Noise choose a topic about us air contact us container deposit legislation eco-efficiency e-elf enforcement environmental planning environment reporting frog census get involved industry initiatives job vacancies latest news legislation licensing links media releases national pollutant inventory newsletter noise publications radiation sitemap waste water wood smoke home Introduction Noise control Construction noise Air conditioner noise ... Resources Introduction Noise generated from a wide range of sources can affect other people's enjoyment of the environment and is therefore considered a serious issue. The enforcement of noise regulation is generally based upon complaints from members of the public, so it is usually in your best interests as a neighbour or business operator to take steps to minimise the noise you make and to limit noisy activities to the specified times of the day or night. Noise control Truck noise monitoring The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) administers noise control in South Australia and plays an important role in monitoring and regulating noise pollution from domestic, industrial and other activities.

75. European Environmental Bureau Background to EEB work. Publications. Events. Links. DG environment noise homepage http//europa.eu.int/comm/environment/noise/home.htm EEB contact. http://www.eeb.org/activities/noise/main.htm

Agriculture Air pollution Biodiversity Chemicals ... Sustainable Development Tourism Transatlantic Environmental Dialogue Transparency and Public Participation Urban Environmen t Waste Water NOISE Current situation People frequently complain about noise annoyance, and most EU citizens live in areas which have disturbing levels of noise. Controlling this form of pollution has now become a priority, as science makes progress in establishing how much harm noise causes. The EEB has taken up a lead role in organising involvement of citizens' organisations in the drafting of the Thematic Strategy on Urban Environment developed in order to promote an integrated horizontal approach across EU's policies for improving the quality of life for citizens in cities. What is the EEB doing? The EEB is monitoring the Commission´s working groups on noise pollution and the follow-up work on the Framework Directive on Noise Noise pollution, which can be defined as unwanted sounds caused by traffic (road, rail, and aircraft), industry, and leisure activities, is commonly an issue of considerable concern for Europeans. Many citizens live in areas where noise levels are disturbingly high, affecting both health and overall quality of life in a number of places. Though the specific effects of noise on individual human health are difficult to establish, due to the fact that each individual's sensitivity to noise is highly variable, recent studies show that noise is a major source of stress. Noise also increases the stress already present from difficult social, familial or professional relationships and can intensify the development of mental disorders, among other numerous negative effects.

76. Environmental Noise - Noise Pollution Assessment And Control By noise impact assessments conforming to requirements of New South Wales Department of environment and Conservation former environment Protection Authority (EPA http://www.pccd.com.au/noisepol.htm

excellence in air, noise and wATER POLLUTION MEASUREMENT, assessment and engineering control P ollution C ontrol C onsultancy and D esign (a member of ACEA and AAAC ABN Independent, accredited acoustical and environmental engineering consulting firm established in January 1995. Noise is technically one of the most complex and least understood forms of pollution. Although by listening we detect noise with a great sensitivity, we have often difficulties to describe it and we certainly cannot define it in technical terms - we usually know when noise is excessive, but we cannot predict the required noise reduction and, more important, we cannot determine how to effectively reduce the excessive noise . The proper noise pollution assessment and design of effective noise control measures require: a. thorough understanding of the acoustics, b. complicated and expensive sound analysing equipment, and c. extensive practical experience. Having all the above, we provide outstanding, all-inclusive services in noise pollution measurement, assessment

77. MWCOG.org - Airport Noise Abatement Committee Business News Room, Home environment Airport noise Airport noise Abatement and Aviation Policy. Overview. COG has a long http://www.mwcog.org/environment/airport/

Home Environment Airport Noise Airport Noise Abatement and Aviation Policy Overview COG has a long history of organizing regional forums to address airport noise and aviation policy. The Committee on Noise Abatement and Aviation at National and Dulles Airports (CONAANDA) is the primary body for noise issues; the Part 150 Committee is a new group specifically examining solutions to noise along the Potomac corridor. Staff also coordinates the Helicopter Study , another policy initiative. News New Provision on Conference Report on H.R. 2115, FAA Reauthorization Bill. Sample letter from Hon. Barbara A. Favola, Chair, CONAANDA, to Congressional Delegation. (PDF) CONANDA changes name to CONAANDA and expands mission. Read notice MWCOG.org - Homepage Transportation Environment ... Staff

78. CPD - Environment - Guidebooks - The Noise Guidebook - HUD Preface. Chapter 1 Basic Overview of the Environmental noise Problem. Chapter 2 - The noise Regulation. Chapter 3 - Major Policy Questions. http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/energyenviron/environment/resources/guidebooks/no

Community Planning and Development Energy/ Environment Environment Compliance ... Help The Noise Guidebook Information by State Print version Email this to a friend Guidebook Contents Preface Chapter 1 Chapter Chapter ... Chapter 7 This Noise Guidebook has been prepared to serve as the basic reference document for all HUD field staff who are responsible for implementing the Department's noise policy. It brings together in one place all the various reports, informational papers and other items that have been put out by the Department over the past several years. It also contains several new items designed to make your job easier. This Guidebook is designed to serve not only the experienced HUD staff member but also the new employee or the old employee who is new to the noise field. Because of this, the Guidebook contains some fairly basic background material specifically geared for the "learner." The Guidebook is divided into seven chapters.

79. The Noise Emission In The Environment By Equipment For Use The noise Emission in the environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Directive (2000/14/EC), print friendly page. The free movement http://www.bsi-global.com/CE Marking/EU Directives/Noise.xalter

80. State Of Environment In Norway: Noise acts together with other stress factors, which makes it difficult to distinguish clearly between the effects of noise and those of other environmental factors. http://www.environment.no/templates/themepage____3032.aspx

ABOUT SOE NORWAY CONTACT US PICTURES NORWEGIAN A-Z directory Air pollution Hazardous chemicals Polar regions ... Data and statistics Noise Noise 1.State: We experience noise differently 2.Impact: ... Noise must be reduced at source From 1999 to 2001 there was only a slight drop in noise levels from the most important sources. However, these figures are uncertain. It is estimated that noise annoyance will only be reduced by 3-4 per cent by 2010 unless new measures are introduced. Norway's target is a reduction of 25 per cent. 1.State 2.Impact 3.Driving forces 4.Pressure ... 5.Response We experience noise differently Noise is one of the major remaining environmental problems in Norway, and one of those that affects the largest number of people. About 1.7 million people are exposed to average noise levels exceeding 50 dBA outside their homes (calculated noise level outside the dwelling, Leq,24h). Almost half a million of them are annoyed or highly annoyed by noise. The four most important sources are road traffic, aircraft, railways and industry. Road traffic is much the largest of these, and accounts for about 70 per cent of noise annoyance. Source: Calculated using Statistics Norway's noise model The extent to which people are annoyed by a certain level of noise is highly individual. At the same noise level, some people may say they are "highly annoyed", others are "a little annoyed", and some may not be annoyed at all. A number of surveys of noise annoyance have been made, both in Norway and in other countries. These have been used to develop dose-response curves to estimate how annoyed an average person will be by different levels of noise from a particular source, for example road traffic.

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