Tackling noise pollution - for iPad/Mac/PC
16 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 14 years ago -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.
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Tackling noise pollution
October 09, 2009 02:31 - 1 minute - 1010 KBA brief introduction to this album.
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Noise levels
October 09, 2009 02:30 - 4 minutes - 51.7 MB VideoA fun, easy introduction to the scale of noise pollution and what kind of exposure leaves the ear irreparably damaged.
Transcript -- Noise levels
October 09, 2009 02:30 - 77.8 KB application/pdfTranscript -- A fun, easy introduction to the scale of noise pollution and what kind of exposure leaves the ear irreparably damaged.
Driving out noise
October 09, 2009 02:29 - 7 minutes - 82.7 MB VideoCar manufacturer Lexus insulate their trademark luxury cars, but what is the impact of 'white noise' on people living near motorways?
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Tuning car engines
October 09, 2009 02:28 - 2 minutes - 26.6 MB VideoExperts from the Motor Industry Research Association analyse and refine engine noise to reduce its effects on the driver.
Transcript -- Tuning car engines
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Living with road noise
October 09, 2009 02:27 - 6 minutes - 69.6 MB VideoThe people of Derbyshire village Doveridge describe how noise pollution from the A50 has changed their lives.
Transcript -- Living with road noise
October 09, 2009 02:27 - 89 KB application/pdfTranscript -- The people of Derbyshire village Doveridge describe how noise pollution from the A50 has changed their lives.
The noisiest roads in Britain
October 09, 2009 02:26 - 4 minutes - 42.1 MB VideoThe Transport Research Laboratory use a machine called Triton to measure tyre noise on all kinds of road surfaces .
Transcript -- The noisiest roads in Britain
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Contexts and issues
October 09, 2009 02:25 - 5 minutes - 5.47 MBDr. Shahram Taherzadeh explores the issues arising from the case studies and gives an update on the latest techniques to control noise pollution.
Transcript -- Contexts and issues
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Studying environmental control
October 09, 2009 02:24 - 4 minutes - 3.89 MBDr Suresh Nesaratnam introduces The Open University course T210 Environmental Control and Public Health.
Transcript -- Studying environmental control
October 09, 2009 02:24 - 20.7 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Dr Suresh Nesaratnam introduces The Open University course T210 Environmental Control and Public Health.