GIS Based Urban Noise Pollution Analysis and Mapping: The Case of Antalya, Turkey

Abstract

In this study, it is aimed to determine the urban noise level, to classify it according to the provisions of the relevant regulation, to map it using geographic information systems (GIS) and to develop physical and administrative suggestions for eliminating the noise above the threshold value. In this context, the city center of Antalya was chosen as the study area. This area was digitized, and its maps were produced with the help of remote sensing and geographic information systems. Then, the noise levels of the region were measured using a decibel meter, provided that it was evenly distributed throughout the study area, all measurement points were coordinated, transferred to the map and a database was created. Interpolation was applied based on the noise threshold values in the "Evaluation and Management of Environmental Noise" regulation in the national legislation, noise levels were classified and noise maps were produced. In accordance with the relevant regulation, land survey was carried out again for the regions exceeding the noise limit values, and the sources of noise were identified. In line with the results, physical and administrative solutions have been developed for the elimination of noise in the region.