Concept information

traffic > road traffic > road traffic noise
science > physical science > acoustics > noise > road traffic noise

Preferred term

road traffic noise  

Definition

  • environmental noise generated from vehicles using roads and highways caused by rolling and propulsion

Broader concept

Scope note

  • Improved definition (EN only): Environmental noise by road traffic. Typically a combination of 'rolling noise' caused by the interaction between the vehicle tyre and the road surface tyres on the road surface, and engine 'propulsion' noise.

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/15283

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