Noise Visualization in the Tenderloin by Movity (YC W10)
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Noise Visualization in the Tenderloin by Movity (YC W10)
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Re: Noise Visualization in the Tenderloin by Movity (YC W10)
#2We built out a quick visualization of the noise data we've been collecting in the city. Again, the link is here: http://tendernoise.movity.com.
Our goal for this noise project is to show the affect of noise (from muni, cable cars, bars, people) on the quality of life. We're going to collect and scale the data to other neighborhoods shortly.
It's v.1, so let us know what you think.
Re: Noise Visualization in the Tenderloin by Movity (YC W10)
#3Could this data be gathered by google's streetview cars? :)
Re: Noise Visualization in the Tenderloin by Movity (YC W10)
#4We built out a quick visualization of the noise data we've been collecting in the city. Again, the link is here: http://tendernoise.movity.com . Our goal for this noise project is to show the affect of noise (from muni, cable cars, bars, people) on the quality of life. We're going to collect and scale the data to other neighborhoods shortly. It's v.1, so let us know what you think.
That's pretty nice. Looking forward to seeing more from this.
Re: Noise Visualization in the Tenderloin by Movity (YC W10)
#5Could this data be gathered by google's streetview cars? :)
I'd be curious to see how many cameras are left on those cars after leaving them overnight in the Tenderloin.
Re: Noise Visualization in the Tenderloin by Movity (YC W10)
#6This is really cool! Having lived in the Tenderloin, I can testify to the impact of its noise on my quality of life.
How is the project being funded? What does it take to install the data capturing equipment? How do the interactions with the city or property owners go?
Re: Noise Visualization in the Tenderloin by Movity (YC W10)
#7We built out a quick visualization of the noise data we've been collecting in the city. Again, the link is here: http://tendernoise.movity.com . Our goal for this noise project is to show the affect of noise (from muni, cable cars, bars, people) on the quality of life. We're going to collect and scale the data to other neighborhoods shortly. It's v.1, so let us know what you think.
I used to live in the TL, your graph suggests there are no police sirens around 12am - 4am, I find that hard to believe. =)
Maybe you could add sound samples? Would make the whole experience a bit more personal...
Re: Noise Visualization in the Tenderloin by Movity (YC W10)
#8This is really cool! Having lived in the Tenderloin, I can testify to the impact of its noise on my quality of life. How is the project being funded? What does it take to install the data capturing equipment? How do the interactions with the city or property owners go?
We try to be inconspicuous when installing our noise capturing equipment. We're frequently questioned by cops but usually they're just curious after they establish we're not stealing traffic lights. One time, some bums asked us what we were doing, and after we told them we were collecting noise data, they started screaming into our noise recorders :(
Re: Noise Visualization in the Tenderloin by Movity (YC W10)
#9This is really cool! Having lived in the Tenderloin, I can testify to the impact of its noise on my quality of life. How is the project being funded? What does it take to install the data capturing equipment? How do the interactions with the city or property owners go?
The data is collected with decibel recorders in each intersection. We wanted as many data points as possible so the devices could only last 3.5 days.
We were stopped by two sets of police, business owners, and local residences. But we explained that our goal was to educate new residents the impact of noise and most were excited about the project. We're looking into giving the SF gov't access to the data to work on improvements.
Re: Noise Visualization in the Tenderloin by Movity (YC W10)
#10We built out a quick visualization of the noise data we've been collecting in the city. Again, the link is here: http://tendernoise.movity.com . Our goal for this noise project is to show the affect of noise (from muni, cable cars, bars, people) on the quality of life. We're going to collect and scale the data to other neighborhoods shortly. It's v.1, so let us know what you think.
Interesting - is "average" noise level defined as a 5-minute Leq?
I'm curious to see how you expand this to other metro areas. Arup has deep pockets but I suspect not deep enough to cover even most metro areas in the USA, and (unlike the EU) we Americans aren't really big on noise-mapping our cities.