MENCO would take the optimal number of sound measurements to ensure that the Ambient Sound level can be sufficiently defined. While this may take significantly longer, it allows us to better understand the existing sound environment prior to the introduction of a new activity, development or noise source. This allows us to identify other sources of noises, while it also will allow us to investigate future cumulative impacts due to the proposed development. Using this data allows us to model an accurate 3D sound environment for the area under investigation, as illustrated in Figure 1. While it may not be apparent, significant work goes into each study to ensure that the ambient sound levels are accurately defined for the whole area under investigation.
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