Description

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
Recreational Activities. This article seeks to justify the need for inclusion of Recreational
Activities in Strategic Noise Maps, present some examples, and the main difficulties associated
with, and present the main methods that can be used for characterization and modeling of this
special type of noise source.