After the noise emissions from animals and machines in the practical guide to sound technology in agriculture, the author duo Michael Kropsch and Christoph Lechner have now examined agricultural farms as a whole.
In a project lasting several years, the noise emissions from livestock farms with poultry, cattle and pigs were recorded and evaluated. The surveys covered 956 sound sources, specifically 585 motor vehicle activities, 251 agricultural machines and 120 stables or outdoor areas. Area-related sound power levels were derived from this and related to the current standardization and legal situation.
This publication forms the basis for dealing with noise-related issues in dedication procedures and represents a valuable addition to the Forum Schall's catalog of operating types
