Investigation of noise pollution in the Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat

Noise pollution has been well-recognized as one of the major concerns that can adversely affect public health and quality-of-life in urban areas across the globe. Special care should be taken to prevent noise pollution especially in areas which are sensitive to noise such as educational institutions. The aim of this study is to investigate the presence of noise pollution inside the Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) campus - Muscat. Accordingly, an investigation was carried out using the different field technique within the area of study. Nine different locations were selected for determining the noise levels during this study; outside, the internal streets, and inside several buildings of the SQU campus. A social survey on campus inhabitance response to noise pollution was carried out around SQU. Furthermore, Noise measurements were taken using a sound level meter to assess noise levels of noise pollution level in the University. Results of this research were statistically analyzed. The results of noise measurement also obtained and shows that Levels of noise outside the buildings of the SQU campus were higher than those inside the campus were at all periods; also the highest level of noise was recorded during the studying period.