Descrição

Strategic Noise Maps in Europe are supported mainly by Directive 2002/49/EC and by Good
Practice Guide for the preparation of Strategic Noise Maps. These documents address mainly
four types of noise sources: Roads, Railways, Airports and Industries and was therefore not
included the Recreational Activities. This article seeks to justify the need for inclusion of
Recreational Activities in the Strategic Noise Maps, present some examples, the main
difficulties associated with, and the methods that can be used for characterization and modelling
of this special type of noise source.