?TRAFFIC NOISE IN KARACHI. Part-II.

Authors

  • G.H. SHAIKH PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Off University Road, Karachi-75280, Pakistan
  • NASEER AHMAD PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Off University Road, Karachi-75280, Pakistan
  • QAMERUDDlN SHAIKH PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Off University Road, Karachi-75280, Pakistan

Keywords:

Traffic noise, Noise pollution, Environmental pollution.

Abstract

In order to make a detailed assessment of the prevailing traffic noise in the Karachi city, this survey was conducted
and traffic noise data was collected at 20 different sites, continuously for 12 hrs. at each site. The collected data has been
analyzed for average background (Lyo)' average (Lso) and average peak (LJO) values and results are discussed with reference to some international criteria for community annoyance and existing legislation thereon in Pakistan.

Published

1997-10-20

How to Cite

SHAIKH, G., AHMAD, N., & SHAIKH, Q. (1997). ?TRAFFIC NOISE IN KARACHI. Part-II. Biological Sciences - PJSIR, 40(5-12), 1–4. Retrieved from http://v2.pjsir.org/index.php/biological-sciences/article/view/2326

Issue

Vol. 40 No. 5-12 (1997): Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research

Section

Articles