Noise level Evaluation and Control, social affectation and pollution mitigation plan carried out at the main higher education institutions in Riobamba

Abstract

This work deals with the analysis, monitoring and evaluation of environmental noise around the Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo and Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo, these two emblematic higher education institutions are in the center of the country, where high levels of pollution have occurred. Acoustic noise is produced mainly by the rise of motorized equipment in the avenues. Through this investigative work, it is proposed to develop a mitigation plan against noise pollution which is very common in medium and large cities.

To carry out this research, the recognition of the two institutions is crucial, considering the schedules and activities that are carried out in them, their infrastructure  distribution and facilities to de-termine the type of sampling. The mesh method was selected to obtain sufficient data for the study. With the preparation of planimetries of the places, the points to be monitored and georeferenced will be located, obtaining coordinates of each critical point. A professional Type 1 Sound Level Meter and Dosimeter will be used to monitor these points. These data was recorded during the morning, afternoon, and evening, with the staff support of the GISAI research group.