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Community Noise Research Strategy Plan

Acronym: CALM Introduction Noise is a serious environmental problem throughout Europe. About 20 percent of the population is highly annoyed by environmental noise especially stemming from transportation. In the vicinity of very busy roads and airports the exposure to noise can be so strong that it may cause detrimental effects on health. The European Commission has started a new policy towards a quieter environment. It is based on a coherent set of regulations to limit the emission of noise from various sources and to assess and reduce the total exposure to environmental noise. To support the further development of the EU noise policy, the European Commission has supported the creation of a new thematic network "CALM". It will define the strategic plan for future noise research which is required to promote EU wide noise reduction and to improve the quality of life in Europe. Objective The CALM network will establish a Community Noise Research Strategy Plan based on the work and reports of expert Noise Working Groups appointed by the European Commission and in cooperation with the relevant industry sectors, research institutions and interest organisations. The aim is to clearly identify links and gaps between current noise abatement technology and future EU noise reduction and regulation goals in the fields of air traffic, road and rail transport, marine technologies and outdoor equipment. Start Date: 2001-10-01 End Date: 2004-10-31 Duration: 37 months Project Cost: EUR 655,800.- EC Funding: EUR 655,800.- Type of Action: Thematic Network Project Reference: G4RT-CT-2001-05043 Programme Type: Fifth Framework Programme Programme Acronym: GROWTH Specific Programme: Competitive and Sustainable Growth