Effects of wind turbine noise on the surrounding soundscape in the context of greater-prairie chicken courtship vocalizations
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apacoust.2019.04.022
Abstract: Abstract The development of wind energy facilities in grasslands has increased in recent years. We assessed sound levels near a 36-turbine wind energy facility in a contiguous grassland in Brown County, Nebraska, USA, using a… read more here.
Keywords: prairie; sound; wind turbine; turbine noise ... See more keywords
Coupling of an aeroacoustic model and a parabolic equation code for long range wind turbine noise propagation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jsv.2018.02.026
Abstract: This study proposes to couple a source model based on Amiet's theory and a parabolic equation code in order to model wind turbine noise emission and propagation in an inhomogeneous atmosphere. Two broadband noise generation… read more here.
Keywords: propagation; parabolic equation; model; noise ... See more keywords
Harbour seals avoid tidal turbine noise: implications for collision risk
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DOI: 10.1111/1365-2664.12981
Abstract: The work was funded by the UK’s Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and Department of the Environment Food and Rural Affairs (RESPONSE project, NE/J004251/1). It was also supported by NERC National Capability funding to the… read more here.
Keywords: avoid tidal; seals avoid; harbour seals; noise implications ... See more keywords
Prediction of wind turbine noise propagation
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DOI: 10.1177/0309524x18780397
Abstract: In order to meet the US Department of Energy’s projected target of 35% of the US energy coming from wind by 2035, there is a strong need to look into the management and development of… read more here.
Keywords: noise propagation; noise; turbine noise; wind turbine ... See more keywords
Assessing Potential Health Impacts of Wind Turbine Noise: A Longitudinal Look at Multiple End Points
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DOI: 10.1289/ehp5374
Abstract: The issue of wind turbine noise has raised concern in communities around the planet, from the Australian bush to Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Over the past decade, claims that wind turbine noise is harmful have proliferated… read more here.
Keywords: health; wind turbine; end points; turbine noise ... See more keywords
Wind Turbine Noise and Sleep: Pilot Studies on the Influence of Noise Characteristics
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph15112573
Abstract: The number of onshore wind turbines in Europe has greatly increased over recent years, a trend which can be expected to continue. However, the effects of wind turbine noise on long-term health outcomes for residents… read more here.
Keywords: turbine noise; noise sleep; noise; pilot studies ... See more keywords