Rafael Sánchez-Sánchez1,
Juan Pedro Bolívar-Raya2
1School of
Engineering, University of Huelva, 21007 Huelva, Spain
2Faculty of
Experimental Sciences, University of Huelva, 21007 Huelva, Spain
*For Correspondence
rafael.sanchez@dimme.uhu.es
Coastal tourist cities are subject to considerable population
fluctuations between the winter and the summer season, as well as between
workdays, holidays or weekends. Through the analysis of the data obtained by
noise monitoring/samplings, or modelling using prediction software, for winter
and summer seasons it is demonstrated that the environmental noise is directly
related to the population behaviour, being the main noise sources the road
traffic on roads with the highest vehicle capacity.
The analysis and comparison of the sound evolution along both workday
and holidays showed very typical patterns, which can be used as keys for the
forensic acoustics. By analysing these patterns, this method can be applied to
determine whether a certain noise corresponds to a working day or to a holiday
or weekend.
The conclusions of this chapter, with the specific characteristics of
each coastal tourist city, can support the development of smart and sustainable
urban environments. Understanding how these characteristics influence the
city's soundscape is crucial for its effective prediction and management. The
aim is to assist decision-makers in formulating urban design criteria that
foster the sustainability of the tourism industry while enhancing the quality
of life for residents.
Keywords
Coastal Tourist Cities, Noise Pollution, Urban Noise, Traffic Noise, Weekend Effect, Noise Characterization, Natural Reserve
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