Acoustic analysis and control measures for noise in university: a case study of Adrar University, Algeria

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to investigate the complex dynamics of noise pollution at the University of Adrar-Algeria, with a particular emphasis on the impact that the dry desert climate has on the acoustic environment of the campus. With the goal of cultivating an environment that is characterised by tranquilly, comfort, and optimal conditions for attention, learning, and practical engagement, the research attempts to achieve the goal of enhancing the existing discourse on noise management inside academic institutions. The inquiry makes use of a methodical approach in order to investigate the many climatological characteristics that are unique to the desert climate and that lead to increased noise levels within the university grounds. In addition, the research investigates the ways in which noise emissions from various sources alter inside the confines of Adrar University, taking into account the ways in which the harsh desert climate influences the parameters that control these emissions. The investigation of human behaviour patterns is relevant to this investigation. In particular, the investigation will focus on instances of protracted assemblage in air-conditioned places, which correlates with increased noise levels. In light of the fact that noise control is an essential component of the academic environment, the research being conducted at the University of Adrar includes the collection of questionnaires, the administration of on-site sound measurements, and the creation of an all-encompassing noise map. The findings shed light on the climatic factors that are primarily responsible for the excessive amount of noise that exceeds the standards that are suggested by the World Health Organisation (WHO).