Mapping Vehicular Noise Pollution in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Rivers State, Nigeria: Implication for a Sustainable Urbanization
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چکیده
This study aims to investigate geo-referenced vehicular noise pollution in Port Harcourt metropolis of Rivers State, Nigeria. Three types data were gathered for this study. Data from traffic measured decibel (dB) using Noise Dosimeter (ND); counts carried out by observing and counting flow at junctions roundabouts as well location map was established Global Positioning System (GPS) instrument processed the Geographic Information (GIS) environment. The findings indicated that northern segment, Igwurita (99.5 dB) New road roundabout (96 dB), generated highest spatial distribution. In eastern segments, Eleme Flyover (98.1 Artillery Junction (95.5 contributed levels. Road (2311 vehicles) Igwuruta (1566 roundabouts, Thus, among roads, (6735 (5539 area. results showed segments had level flow. values have exceeded recommended 75 dB national international health standards.The construction more network southern western parts order decongest city.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of geographical research
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2630-5070']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.30564/jgr.v5i4.4998