{"id":2848,"date":"2024-06-26T08:05:14","date_gmt":"2024-06-26T12:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.portquebec.ca\/?page_id=2848"},"modified":"2024-11-25T11:28:26","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T16:28:26","slug":"noise-monitoring","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.portquebec.ca\/en\/environment\/noise-monitoring\/","title":{"rendered":"Noise Monitoring"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-paragraph js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<p class=\"is-style-text-large\">The Port of Qu\u00e9bec has set up a <strong>real-time noise monitoring program<\/strong> near the Anse-au-Foulon sector to help us understand how port operations affect the soundscape and allow us to mitigate those effects.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-paragraph js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<p>We have worked with specialists to set up two permanent noise monitoring stations near the Anse-au-Foulon port facilities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-heading js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access to ambient noise data<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-paragraph js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<p>You can use the online platform to see information about each station:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-list js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Photos;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GPS coordinates and position on a map;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Average noise levels measured every 30 seconds and average levels over an hour;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data history;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continuous sound tracking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-buttons js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-button--blue\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/monitoring.softdb.com\/map\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Access the data<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-heading js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why monitor noise?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-columns js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"item wysiwyg component-paragraph js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<p>Port activities can emit different types of noise. Ships, trains, trucks, and conveyors can all affect the soundscape.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"item wysiwyg component-paragraph js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<p>Since noise cannot be completely eliminated while continuing port operations, continuous noise monitoring is critical for keeping track of noise levels in the community around the clock. It\u2019s an important way of identifying conditions that could create unusual noise levels for our neighbours.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-heading js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does a noise monitoring station measure?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-paragraph js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<p>A noise monitoring station keeps track of the noise levels and acoustic characteristics in a given environment. It records the intensity, frequency, and duration of ambient noise.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-paragraph js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<p>Once analyzed, the data it provides can be used to assess the contributions of different sources, identify potential sources (port, trains, trucks, cars, human activity, wildlife, etc.), and, depending on the results, take measures to protect the soundscape.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-paragraph js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<p>That said, the stations only provide raw data that need to be analyzed by experts for us to reach clear conclusions on each source.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-heading js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thanks to the community<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"item wysiwyg component-paragraph js-anim js-anim-scroll-top\"  ><div class=\"container\">\n<p>This web platform is part of an initiative to consult and share information with locals. The Port of Qu\u00e9bec would like to thank them for their important contributions.<br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Port of Qu\u00e9bec has set up a real-time noise monitoring program near the Anse-au-Foulon sector to help us understand how port operations affect the soundscape and allow us to mitigate those effects. We have worked with specialists to set up two permanent noise monitoring stations near the Anse-au-Foulon port facilities. 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