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Soundscape In North-Eastern Part Of Iasi City (Sararie – Ticau District), Ana M. Oiste, Florin C. Mihai, Dan A. Chelaru

Florin C MIHAI

This paper presents a complex study of noise levels from road traffic source and the variation during the seasons in an old residential area located in the north-eastern part of Iasi city, an important educational and cultural centre of the country. The study reveal the correlation between noise levels and social activities developed in the area: low number of inhabitants because of the holidays time in August and the resumption of the educational activity in autumn, including school start in September and of the university activity in October. After direct observations, the measurements were made with digital sound –level meter …