Tackling noise pollution - for iPod/iPhone

Noise is one of the forms of pollution that characterises industrial societies. Many forms of noise in the urban environment, including traffic and aircraft noise, can cause significant harm in varying degrees. So just how much noise are you exposed to? The tracks in this album explain the measurement and control of noise and look at how motor engineers and road researchers are trying to cut down on noise pollution from transport. Lastly, two audio tracks featuring Dr Shahram Taherzadeh and Dr Suresh Nesaratnam explore the issues arising from the case studies and provide an overview of course. This material forms part of The Open University course T210 Environmental control and public health.

  • 1 minute 3 seconds
    Tackling noise pollution
    A brief introduction to this album.
    9 October 2009, 2:31 am
  • Transcript -- Tackling noise pollution
    Transcript -- A brief introduction to this album.
    9 October 2009, 2:31 am
  • 4 minutes 59 seconds
    Noise levels
    A fun, easy introduction to the scale of noise pollution and what kind of exposure leaves the ear irreparably damaged.
    9 October 2009, 2:30 am
  • Transcript -- Noise levels
    Transcript -- A fun, easy introduction to the scale of noise pollution and what kind of exposure leaves the ear irreparably damaged.
    9 October 2009, 2:30 am
  • 7 minutes 43 seconds
    Driving out noise
    Car manufacturer Lexus insulate their trademark luxury cars, but what is the impact of 'white noise' on people living near motorways?
    9 October 2009, 2:29 am
  • Transcript -- Driving out noise
    Transcript -- Car manufacturer Lexus insulate their trademark luxury cars, but what is the impact of 'white noise' on people living near motorways?
    9 October 2009, 2:29 am
  • 2 minutes 36 seconds
    Tuning car engines
    Experts from the Motor Industry Research Association analyse and refine engine noise to reduce its effects on the driver.
    9 October 2009, 2:28 am
  • Transcript -- Tuning car engines
    Transcript -- Experts from the Motor Industry Research Association analyse and refine engine noise to reduce its effects on the driver.
    9 October 2009, 2:28 am
  • 6 minutes 30 seconds
    Living with road noise
    The people of Derbyshire village Doveridge describe how noise pollution from the A50 has changed their lives.
    9 October 2009, 2:27 am
  • Transcript -- Living with road noise
    Transcript -- The people of Derbyshire village Doveridge describe how noise pollution from the A50 has changed their lives.
    9 October 2009, 2:27 am
  • 4 minutes
    The noisiest roads in Britain
    The Transport Research Laboratory use a machine called Triton to measure tyre noise on all kinds of road surfaces .
    9 October 2009, 2:26 am
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