About Our Work
This website is results of QRDI UREP funded project with the title "Control of Environmental Noise from Road Traffic: a web-based user interface".
Project Summary
This project addresses the critical issue of urban noise pollution, particularly from road traffic which contributes 66% of overall urban noise. We're developing an innovative web-based tool that bridges the gap between technical sound metrics and community understanding. By combining real-world measurements, advanced signal processing, and interactive visualizations, users can hear and compare actual sounds before and after noise mitigation measures. This freely accessible platform helps communities make informed decisions about noise barriers and window insulation, translating complex data into relatable, playable sounds for better environmental health outcomes.
Project Objectives
Data Collection
Carry out comprehensive measurements to collect and analyze noise data from standard road traffic scenarios, including cases with and without control measures like barriers and double-glazed windows.
Signal Processing
Conduct comprehensive signal processing on literature data alongside analysis, benchmarking, and comparison against international guidelines for environmental noise assessment and standards.
Web Interface
Develop an innovative web-based interface utilizing data and findings from measurements and literature processing, creating the first tool of its kind in Qatar for environmental noise visualization.
Teams & Work Packages
Project Supervisors
Dr. Mohammed Hussein
Primary Research Mentor
Dr. Jamil Renno
Research Mentor
WP1
Data Collection & Measurements
Field measurements and data collection from road traffic scenarios with analysis of noise barriers and glazing systems.
Team Members
Mussab Ata
Civil Engineering Student
Turki Al Qatabri
Civil Engineering Student
WP2
Signal Processing
Advanced signal processing, frequency domain analysis, and benchmarking against international guidelines.
Team Members
Abdullah Almubark
Mechanical Engineering Student
Galal Ban Amr
Computer Engineering Student
WP3
Web Development
Development of the web-based interface and user experience for interactive noise visualization.
Team Members
Mohamed Salih
Computer Science Student
Ibrahim Alsalimy
Computer Science Student
Project Timeline
Tasks 1.1, 2.1, 3.1: Preparatory Reading & Initial Planning
AllWP1 • WP2 • WP3Knowledge development in environmental noise, signal processing techniques, and web interface planning.
Task 1.2: Literature Data Collection
WP1Compiling measured noise data from literature on road traffic scenarios.
Task 2.2: Signal Processing Skills Development
WP2Hands-on training in frequency domain processing and weightage functions.
Task 3.2: Website Planning & Research
WP3Researching and updating initial website plan with internal feedback collection.
Task 1.3: First Field Measurements
WP1Roadside measurements with and without noise barriers across multiple locations.
Task 2.3: Real Signal Processing
WP2Applying signal processing knowledge to real measurement data from WP1.
Task 3.3: Initial Website Development
WP3Building the first version of website based on previous planning.
Tasks 1.4, 2.4, 3.4: Interim Reporting & Planning
AllWP1 • WP2 • WP3Collaborative interim reporting and planning for presentations, final report, and conference publication.
Task 1.5: Indoor Measurements
WP1Measuring noise in rooms with single and double-glazed windows configurations.
Task 2.5: Data Benchmarking
WP2Benchmarking processed data against literature to observe trends and conclusions.
Task 3.5: Website Updates
WP3Updating website and interface based on input from other work packages.
Task 1.6: Guideline Comparison
WP1Compiling all data and comparing against FTA environmental noise guidelines.
Task 2.6: Performance Classification
WP2Comparing processed data against guidelines to classify countermeasure performance levels.
Task 3.6: Professional Feedback
WP3Collecting feedback from professional engineers to refine website and interface.
Tasks 1.7, 2.7, 3.7: Final Dissemination
AllWP1 • WP2 • WP3Final reporting, presentations, conference publication, and launch of complete web-based interface.