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This study uses the DBSCAN clustering method to identify organized noise measurement events within the NoiseCapture database. This helps improve noise mapping by detecting and integrating valuable data from global communities.

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  • Data Science
  • Urban Planning

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  • Noise pollution significantly impacts health, particularly in urban environments.
  • Accurate noise evaluation through tools like noise mapping is crucial for mitigation.
  • Classical noise mapping methods have limitations; smartphone-based solutions offer a low-cost alternative.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop open-science tools for noise mapping via the Noise-Planet project.
  • To address data quality issues in smartphone-collected noise data.
  • To identify and integrate data from external communities into the NoiseCapture (NC) database.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the open-source smartphone tool "NoiseCapture" for noise measurement and sharing.
  • Applied the DBSCAN (Density-Based Spatial Clustering of Applications with Noise) clustering algorithm.
  • Tested DBSCAN on existing NC party data and then on a global scale.

Main Results:

  • The DBSCAN algorithm successfully identified clusters representing organized noise measurement events (NC parties).
  • The method demonstrated effectiveness in detecting these events within the larger NC database.
  • Different cluster typologies were detected based on DBSCAN parameter variations.

Conclusions:

  • DBSCAN is a viable method for identifying high-quality, spatially and temporally dense noise measurement data.
  • This approach enhances the creation of comprehensive noise maps by integrating diverse datasets.
  • The findings support the improvement of data analysis and the relevance of noise mapping initiatives.