Murphy, EndaEndaMurphyKing, Eoin A.Eoin A.King2011-06-282011-06-282011-07Applied Acoustics0003-682Xhttp://hdl.handle.net/10197/2989This paper reports on strategic noise mapping research conducted in Dublin, Ireland. Noise maps are constructed for the day–evening–night-time and night-time periods and levels of population exposure are estimated for the same periods. In methodological terms, the research uses the UK’s calculation of road traffic noise (CRTN) method for calculating noise levels in the study area. This method has been adopted as the interim calculation method by the Irish authorities responsible for meeting the obligations set out in the EU Environmental Noise Directive (END). The research also investigates the usefulness of three noise mitigation measures for ‘acoustical planning’ purposes: traffic reductions, speed reductions and erection of acoustical barriers. The results indicate that levels of population exposure during night-time are extremely high relative to guideline limits set down by the World Health Organisation. In addition, the results highlight the significant role that certain noise mitigation measures can play in good ‘acoustical planning’.36021 bytes817150 bytes143360 bytesapplication/octet-streamapplication/octet-streamapplication/mswordenThis is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication in Applied Acoustics. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publication. A definitive version was subsequently published in Applied Acoustics, Volume 72, Issue 8, July 2011, Pages 487–494 DOI:10.1016/j.apacoust.2010.10.006 Elsevier Ltd.2011 ElsevierNoise mappingPopulation exposureAcoustical planningScenario analysisEuropean Noise DirectiveNoise action planningNoise mitigationNoise modellingNoise--Ireland--Dublin--MapsAcoustical engineeringNoise controlNoise pollution--Health aspectsJournal Article72848749410.1016/j.apacoust.2010.10.006https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/1.0/