Noise barriers
Definition
Noise barriers are physical structures designed to reduce or block the transmission of sound waves from a noisy source to a receiver. They are commonly used along highways, railways, and industrial areas to mitigate noise pollution.
Analogy
Imagine noise barriers as giant headphones for your ears. Just like how headphones block out external sounds when you're listening to music, noise barriers block out unwanted noises from reaching nearby communities.
Related terms
Soundproofing: The process of reducing or eliminating sound transmission between spaces using materials that absorb or reflect sound waves.
Acoustic Panels: Panels made from materials with high sound-absorbing properties that are used to improve acoustics in rooms by reducing echoes and reverberations.
Baffle Wall: A type of noise barrier consisting of angled surfaces that redirect sound waves away from sensitive areas.
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