Auralisation: Motorway with noise reduction measures
Examples of a motorway with and without noise reduction measures.
Explore how noise reduction measures, such as a 4-meter-high noise barrier and a noise-reducing road surface, can impact motorway noise levels.
How to use the auralisations
- Connect your headset to your computer.
- Ensure the left and right audio channels are correctly set.
- Click on the black boxes to start playback.
- Switch between options during playback to compare noise levels.
- Do not adjust the volume after calibrating your system, as this may affect the accuracy of the demonstration.
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