Nuos
College Thesis on Noise Pollution
Noise Pollution?
The presence of intrusive and excessive sounds that can seriously
influence human health either mental or physical health and can cause damage to ecosystems.
The Effects
-Fatigue
-Sleep
-Concentration
-Behavior
-Communication
-Hypertension
-Productivity Depletion
-Hearing Loss
Plants Animals Marine Life
Exposure to Continuous Noise Levels of 85+ dB
Could Lead to Ear Damage & Permanent Hearing Loss
In Nature Sound Does Not Exceed Beyond 80 dB
2017-2018 Research
I immersed myself to various areas in Manila, the world's most densely populated city and recorded sound levels using a decibel meter.
256km from Manila I went to Zambales, a rural area facing the South China Sea to capture sound levels of nature.
I conducted a survey through out various cities in The Philippines of 100 respondents. Asking them various questions regarding their experience in noise pollution.
What I found interesting 34.3% said there is no noise pollution in their area and 19.6% are mildly irritated. Most of these respondents who said no are located in Manila. Its hard to believe the respondents don't live in a noise polluted area and bothered nor irritated. Considering Manila is the earth's most densely populated city. Noise pollution is invisible and overlooked, an unappreciated health threat. A pollution so prevalent that cannot be seen nor be noticed.
Designed to be mobile.
Mount it on the wall with its magnetic mounting plate
or on a desk with its stand.
A Sound Activated Warning Sign
Visualizes noise by displaying
a visual representation of surround noise by the use of lights.
Designed to control various environments.
-Hospitals
-Work settings
-Classrooms
To ensure a productive or peaceful environment.
-Factories
-Industrial
-Construction Settings
To inform dangerous noise levels and enforce hearing protection.
Two light modes
-Ambient mode - gives off the appearance of sound waves.
-Lamp mode
3D Printed Prototype
Meet the Nuos app.
An app for Android and iOS devices
used to control your Nuos devices.
