NOISE POLLUTION ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OF THE DAR ES SALAAM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
This study looks at the noise impacts associated with the operation of the Dar es Salaam International Airport (DIA) in Tanzania. Field measurements were carried out to determine noise levels at various positions at the airport during aircraft landing and take-off. The surrounding residents perceptions on the noises were also investigated using semi-structured interviews. Workers on the apron, house keepers, security workers, and mechanics are exposed to noise levels that could affect their health. The noise levels in the surrounding settlements of Kipawa and Kiwalani were higher than the WHO recommended limits and caused annoyance to residents. The use of appropriate ear protectors by the workers was found to reduce the noise to harmless levels. Periodical audiometric tests of the workers will help to monitor the noise impacts. Enforcement of appropriate environmental regulations on the airliners can also reduce noise pollution at the airport.
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Authors:
- Mato, RAM
- Mufuruki, T S
- Publication Date: 1999-3
Language
- English
Media Info
- Features: Figures; References; Tables;
- Pagination: p. 81-89
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Serial:
- Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment
- Volume: 4
- Issue Number: 2
- Publisher: Elsevier
- ISSN: 1361-9209
- Serial URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/13619209
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Airport noise; Annoyance; Environmental impacts; Hearing loss; International airports; Noise sources
- Identifier Terms: Dar es Salaam International Airport
- Geographic Terms: Tanzania
- Subject Areas: Aviation; Environment; Highways; Terminals and Facilities;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00760707
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Mar 29 1999 12:00AM