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Infrasound and low frequency noise from wind turbines: exposure and health effects
Wind turbines emit low frequency noise (LFN) and large turbines generally generate more LFN than small turbines. The dominant source of LFN is the interaction between incoming turbulence and the blades. Measurements suggest that indoor levels of LFN in dwellings typically are within recommended guideline values, provided that the outdoor level does not exceed corresponding guidelines for facade exposure. Three cross-sectional questionnaire studies show that annoyance from wind turbine noise is related to the immission level, but several explanations other than low frequency noise are probable. A statistically significant association between noise levels and self-reported sleep disturbance was found in two of the three studies. It has been suggested that LFN from wind turbines causes other, and more serious, health problems, but empirical support for these claims is lacking.
Infrasound and low frequency noise from wind turbines: exposure and health effects
Wind turbines emit low frequency noise (LFN) and large turbines generally generate more LFN than small turbines. The dominant source of LFN is the interaction between incoming turbulence and the blades. Measurements suggest that indoor levels of LFN in dwellings typically are within recommended guideline values, provided that the outdoor level does not exceed corresponding guidelines for facade exposure. Three cross-sectional questionnaire studies show that annoyance from wind turbine noise is related to the immission level, but several explanations other than low frequency noise are probable. A statistically significant association between noise levels and self-reported sleep disturbance was found in two of the three studies. It has been suggested that LFN from wind turbines causes other, and more serious, health problems, but empirical support for these claims is lacking.
Infrasound and low frequency noise from wind turbines: exposure and health effects
Infrasound and low frequency noise from wind turbines: exposure and health effects
Karl Bolin (author) / Gösta Bluhm (author) / Gabriella Eriksson (author) / Mats E Nilsson (author)
Environmental Research Letters ; 6 ; 035103
2011-07-01
6 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
| British Library Conference Proceedings | 1996
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| BASE | 2021