0001-101. Dharwadkar MM, Patil SN, Kurmude DV, Patange KB (Appl Sci Dept, Marathwada Inst Techno, PB No 327. Aurangabad 431005). Noise levels: a case study of Aurangabad city. Proc Acad Environ Bio, 8(1) (1999), 95-97 [2 Ref].
Aurangabad is the fastest growing industrial township in Asia. The growth factor has changed the intensity of sound levels, culminating into a noise. Transport system, public address system, entertainment gadgets mainly contribute to the noise in the area. Statistical data of noise levels in various parts of Aurangabad and its impact on the person immediately in the vicinity has been discussed.
0001-102. Dhembare AJ, Pondhe GM, Singh Bhal (Dept Zoo, PVP Coll, Pravaranagar 41371, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra). Assessment of noise level due to vehicular traffic at Nasik Road, Nasik, Maharashtra. Indian J Env Ecoplang, 2(2) (1999), 187-189 [8 Ref].
Paper deals with the assessment of noise on the basis of traffic and vehicular activity in Nasik city. The various sites have been monitored for the noise load and the results were compared with standard prescribed by vehicles too. The study revealed that vehicles assure free than traffic.
0001-103. Pandya Monica, Shrivastava RK (Dept Bot Environ Sci, Govt Autonomous Coll, Jabalpur MP 482001). Analysis of noise levels and its health effects in commercial areas of Jabalpur city: Part I – analysis of health effects. Indian J Environ Sci, 3(2) (1999), 197-200 [3 Ref].
The noise levels prevailing in commercial areas of Jabalpur city have been investigated in detail. It is found that the noise levels data in commercial locations observed normal distributions with tan average value of 75, 74, 88 dB (A) in morning, afternoon and evening respectively. The high noise levels are associated with higher population density, increased human activities and high density of traffic and lack of greenery.
0001-104. Pandya Monica, Shrivastava RK (Dept Bot Environ Sci, Govt Autonomous Coll, Jabalpur MP 482001). Analysis of noise levels and its health effects in commercial areas of Jabalpur city: Part II- analysis of health effects. Indian J Environ Sci, 4(1) (2000), 25-28 [8 Ref].
The health effects of noise pollution in commercial areas are analysed with the help of questionnaire survey. The analysis of returned questionnaire revealed that the persons in commercial areas are facing different types of health problems and persons above forty years of age were greatly affected due to noise pollution.
0001-105. Pandya Monica, Shrivastava RK (Dept Bot Environ Sci, Govt Autonomous Coll, Jabalpur MP). Status of noise pollution and effects around industrial areas of Jabalpur city: Part I- analysis of noise levels. Acta Ecologica, 21(1) (1999), 8-11 [14 Ref].
Noise pollution levels prevailing around industrial areas have been investigated in detail. The noise level value have been reduced from out side/ around the factories Average noise level around industrial area is 69 dB (A). Around industrial areas, are either commercial area or residential areas, so in this context the noise level of 69 dB (A) is on higher side.
0001-106. Pandya Monica, Shrivastava RK (Dept Bot Environ Sci, Govt Autonomous Coll, Jabalpur MP). Status of noise pollution and effects around industrial areas of Jabalpur city: Part II- analysis of health effects. Acta Ecologica, 21(1) (1999), 12-16 [9 Ref].
The health effect of noise pollution around industrial areas of Jabalpur were analysed with the help of questionnaire survey. The analysis of returned questionnaire revealed that the people of higher age group were mostly affected due to noise level around industrial areas. The results are also statistically analysed.
0001-107. Sinha Subrata, Sridharan PV (Tata Energy Res Inst, Darbari Seth Block, Habitat Place, Lodhi Rd, New Delhi 110003). Present and future assessment of noise levels in the Neyveli region. J Environ Std Policy, 2(1) (1999) 1-13 [4 Ref].
Industrial activity and vehicular movement are the two major sources of noise in the Neyveli region. A study was carried out to assess the existing status of noise level and impacts on the environment due to proposed expansion activities in the region. Various mitigation measures have been suggested to keep the noise level within the prescribed standards.