Elaboración de un mapa de ruido ambiental diurno de las plataformas territoriales uno y cinco de la ciudad de Ambato en convenio con el GAD Municipalidad de Ambato

Abstract

In this paper the reality of a problem that affects the whole society is reflected; noise pollution is a direct consequence of the activities taking place in the city and every day generates more discomfort in the community. To solve this became essential to evaluate and characterize the noise in time and space. The noise pollution monitoring points were determined through geoprocessing tools, considering variables such as road density, population density and areas of existing conglomerates (schools, stadiums, markets, bus stops). Thus 19 points were established in the territorial platform 1 and 2 points on platform 5. For noise assessment methodology was followed proposed in the ISO 1996 –2: 2007 Acoustics. Description, measurement, and assessment of environmental noise. The results of sound pressure levels were compared with the maximum permissible limits in the current technical standard: Reform Unified Text of the Secondary Environmental Legislation (TULSMA). As a result, it is stated that none of the noise emission points both platforms conforming to that standard, this due to anthropogenic activity generated in the city. The mapping of the noise situation was developed through computer software ArcGIS 10.1 using the tool weighted inverse distance (IDW) allowed to carry out a comprehensive spatial analysis which revealed several critical points noise emission generated in the downtown area of the town of Ambato.