Naslov
Multi-Faceted Analysis of Airborne Noise Impact in the Port of Split (II)

Autori
Jelić Mrčelić, Gorana ; Vukić, Luka ; Jambrošić, Kristian

Izvornik
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (2077-1312) 11 (2023), 6; 1189, 21

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
airborne noise ; local population ; questionnaire ; parametric data analysis ; cargo terminals ; Port of Split

Sažetak
Given the increasing number of citizen complaints about port noise and the lack of relevant studies assessing resident exposure, the effects of port noise are gaining increasing public atten-tion. It is especially significant in ports near residential areas, where excessive noise emissions can seriously impact the urban environment. This paper aimed to investigate the perceptions and attitudes of the population living near the cargo terminals in the Port of Split regarding the impact of port noise in the urban area, focusing on their health and standards of living. The re-search methodology included a questionnaire distributed in the areas where the residents are most affected by noise. In addition to conventional descriptive survey analysis, the authors used regression analysis and two-way ANOVA with the Tukey post hoc test as a parametric data analysis tool. The survey results showed the harmful effects of port noise on most set parame-ters, and perceived noise intensity for three different times of the day caused a high level of concern for the urban environment. In addition, the regression analysis results showed a weak and reverse dependency between the distance of the selected residences from the noise sources and the perceived noise intensity. These findings support the validity of the respondents’ per-ceptions and the credibility of the obtained results. The application of parametric data analysis revealed a lack of formal knowledge of residents about the effects of noise and a strong differen-tiation between groups based on the variables that determine the level of education of residents and their assessments of the noise intensity of the cargo terminal. However, the subjective im-pressions and the psycho-physical and emotional states of the residents need also to be included in the validation of the results. The obtained results will facilitate the adoption of noise man-agement policies and implementation of noise abatement programs in the Port of Split.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Tehnologija prometa i transport

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