HOW TO MAKE ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE MONITORING MORE ROBUST? “THE ANSWER, MY FRIEND, IS BLOWING IN THE WIND”

Danilo Zanatta; Erik Aflalo; Peter Gantenbein

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Paper Title

HOW TO MAKE ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE MONITORING MORE ROBUST? “THE ANSWER, MY FRIEND, IS BLOWING IN THE WIND”

Authors

Danilo Zanatta
Erik Aflalo
Peter Gantenbein

Modality

Onsite-Oral

Subject area

02.3. Measurement Methods for Smart Cities and Noise Monitoring

Publishing Date

25/09/2025

Country of Publishing

Brazil | Brasil

Language of Publishing

en-US

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https://www.even3.com.br/anais/international-congress-exposition-noise-control-engineering/1074548-how-to-make-environmental-noise-monitoring-more-robust-the-answer-my-friend-is-blowing-in-the-wind

ISBN

978-65-272-1573-8

Keywords

wind noise, wind-induced noise, windscreen, evironmental noise monitoring, noise management

Summary

Wind-induced noise is a major challenge in environmental noise monitoring, as it can interfere with accurate measurements and generate false noise events. This effect occurs when wind interacts with the measurement microphone, introducing unwanted fluctuations that compromise data quality. To mitigate this issue, windscreens are commonly used; however, their effectiveness varies based on design, size and wind speed. Previous studies have attempted to address wind-induced noise by setting fixed noise limits, optimizing microphone placement, or developing models for wind-induced noise. While these approaches have had some success, they do not fully eliminate the need for post-processing and manual review of measurement data. In this work, we propose a method that utilizes measurement values to characterize commonly used windscreens. By analyzing these values in conjunction with recorded wind speed, we develop a predictive model for estimating wind-induced noise. This approach allows us to classify noise events as either real or wind-induced, enabling noise consultants to focus on genuine noise sources and significantly streamlining the analysis process. By improving the accuracy and efficiency of noise monitoring, our findings contribute to more reliable environmental assessments and enhanced decision-making in noise management.

Title of the Event: Inter-Noise 2025
City of the Event: São Paulo
Title of the Proceedings of the event: Proceedings of the 54th International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering
Name of the Publisher: Even3
Means of Dissemination: Meio Digital

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ZANATTA, Danilo; AFLALO, Erik; GANTENBEIN, Peter. HOW TO MAKE ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE MONITORING MORE ROBUST? “THE ANSWER, MY FRIEND, IS BLOWING IN THE WIND”.. In: Proceedings of the 54th International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering. Anais...Sao Paulo(SP) WTC Events Center, 2025. Available in: https//www.even3.com.br/anais/international-congress-exposition-noise-control-engineering/1074548-HOW-TO-MAKE-ENVIRONMENTAL-NOISE-MONITORING-MORE-ROBUST-THE-ANSWER-MY-FRIEND-IS-BLOWING-IN-THE-WIND. Access in: 05/04/2026