Effects of changed aircraft noise exposure on experiential qualities of outdoor recreational areas

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Volumn 7, Issue 10, 2010, Pages 3739-3759

  Krog, Norun Hjertager ^a   Engdahl, Bo ^a   Tambs, Kristian ^a  

^a NORWEGIAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH   (Norway)

Author keywords

Aircraft noise; Annoyance; Area problems; Experiential effects; Outdoor recreation; Panel study; Telephone survey

Indexed keywords

AIRCRAFT NOISE; ARTICLE; BICYCLE; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTOR; HUMAN; NOISE POLLUTION; NORWAY; RECREATION; TRAFFIC NOISE;

EID: 78649661566     PISSN: None     EISSN: 16604601     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3390/ijerph7103739     Document Type: Article

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