SP1: Noise maps & modelling

Considerations

  • Update of the existing available noise maps for the following cities (or part of it): Antwerp (B), Athens (G), Brussels (B), Caen (F), Göteborg (S), Augsburg (D), Ostend (B), Stockholm (S), Stuttgart (D).
  • Identification of hotspots and quiet areas on the above mentioned noise maps.
  • The sensitivity of the calculations in regards to traffic data and selected receptor points will be investigated.
  • Relevant figures on noise annoyance and sleep disturbance as well as their monetary effect will also be linked to the noise maps.
  • The noise maps will later be recalculated with the inclusion of the proposed mitigation measures.
  • Software compatible with the EU-Directive will be used. No new software development is required.

Workpackage 1: Noise maps - initial situations

  1. Automated hot-spot detection from noise maps with noise environment rating model.
  2. Noise Mapping of the selected cities. Preliminary discussions on possible mitigation actions. Analysis of hot spots with respect to the city's noise score rating model.
  3. Linking outcomes of detailed mitigation studies in which dedicated specific noise calculation tools are used, to the global noise maps.
  4. Intermediate evaluation of benefits from mitigation measures

Workpackage 2: Noise maps – after integrating action plan measures

  1. How to produce relevant figures on noise annoyance, sleep disturbance, and monetary valuation on the basis of noise maps, using the Position Papers of WG2 / WG HSEA, which have been founded by EU/DG Env on these subjects.
  2. Linking in more detail outcomes of elaborated mitigation studies in which dedicated specific noise calculation tools are used, to the global noise maps.
  3. Final evaluation of benefits from mitigation measures as proposed for the prototypical situation by recalculating noise maps after incorporating mitigation measures.