Banca de DEFESA: MARINA BEZERRA MENDES

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STUDENT : MARINA BEZERRA MENDES
DATE: 15/09/2025
TIME: 09:30
LOCAL: https://meet.google.com/dmw-wfwk-ozg
TITLE:

Integrated analysis of the soundscape in a coastal tourist destination

KEY WORDS:

Soundscape; Noise pollution; Tourist destination; Soundscape mapping; ISO 12913.

 

PAGES: 228
BIG AREA: Ciências Sociais Aplicadas
AREA: Arquitetura e Urbanismo
SUBÁREA: Tecnologia de Arquitetura e Urbanismo
SPECIALTY: Adequação Ambiental
SUMMARY:

The term Soundscape refers to the way an acoustic environment is perceived by individuals within a specific context. This approach focuses on the management and appreciation of sounds as fundamental elements in the transformation of spaces, c onsidering societal interests. Pipa Beach, located in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, and one of the country's main tourist destinations, has experienced rapid and disordered urban growth in recent years, leading to a significant increase in noise pollution. This scenario highlights the need for a detailed analysis of the local soundscape, integrat ing noise control approaches. Accordingly, the general objective of this research is to characterize the soundscape of an urban area in Pipa Beach/RN, based on human perceptions, the acoustic environment, and the current context, providing support for futu re interventions aimed at mitigating greater environmental impacts. The methodology combined quantitative and qualitative approaches: sound pressure level measurements, audio recordings using a binaural head, questionnaires applied to random passersby (bot h tourists and residents), and soundwalks with acoustics experts and residents, following the guidelines of the ISO 12913 standard series. Statistical analysis of the data revealed a significant diversity of sounds and high sound pressure levels, mainly at tributed to human activities and traffic. It was observed that tourists evaluated the acoustic environment more positively than residents and specialists, who are more concerned with the impact of noise on quality of life. As a synthesis, maps were produce d to represent the main characteristics of the soundscape, integrating the collected data. The study concluded that the combined approach of noise control and soundscape analysis was effective, providing valuable information to reinforce local identity and support sustainable urban planning.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Presidente - 1194201 - MARINA MEDEIROS CORTES
Interna - 3549781 - BIANCA CARLA DANTAS DE ARAUJO
Interna - 347627 - VIRGINIA MARIA DANTAS DE ARAUJO
Externo à Instituição - MARIA LYGIA ALVES DE NIEMEYER - UFRJ