Noise level analysis using the noise level distribution pattern approach in the Masomba Market and Manonda Market, Palu, during the Covid-19 pandemic

• Main Authors: Labania, Hosiana Meylin Deice, Kasman, Kasman, Wijaya, Agung Danu, Maharani, Evita Tiara, Salim, Emil
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Subjects: Coronaviruses; COVID-19; Data processing; Noise intensity; Noise levels; Noise measurement; Noise threshold; Pandemics
• ISSN: 0094-243X; 1551-7616
• DOI: 10.1063/5.0133461

Research has been carried out by analyzing noise levels through the approach to the distribution pattern of noise levels in Masomba Market and Manonda Market Palu. This study aims to find out how the noise level in the Masomba Market and Manonda Market Palu and surrounding areas was during the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as to obtain the distribution pattern of noise levels in the two locations. The equipment used for measuring the noise level is the Sound Level Meter. Data were collected at 20 points around Masomba Market and 20 points around Manonda Market. Data processing is carried out based on time categories, namely, Lmorning, Lday and, Lafternoon. Based on the results of measurements and data processing, the highest noise intensity value was obtained at the Masomba Market location of 74.9 dB(A) and Manonda Market of 80.7 dB(A). From these results, it shows that the measurement of noise intensity during the Covid-19 pandemic still exceeds the noise threshold value, which is greater than 70 dB. This value is still in the category that can be accepted by human hearing as long as the exposure time is shorter.