Noise-exposed areas for type A map LN indicator for rail networks describe noise exposure situations based on a noise indicator or area affected by noise. The data is used primarily for preparing strategic noise maps pursuant to Article R.572-5 of the French Environmental Code. The dataset is provided by the Bureau de Recherches Géologiques et Minières (BRGM) and was last updated on March 25, 2019.
Use Cases
- Assess compliance with environmental noise regulations based on noise level zones.
- Model noise exposure for populations near rail networks based on noise indicator data.
- Prepare strategic noise maps for rail infrastructure as required by the Environmental Code.
- Analyze the spatial extent of noise-affected areas along rail corridors.
Strengths
- Data is specifically designed for compliance with Article R.572-5 of the Environmental Code.
- Sourced from the authoritative geological and mining research bureau BRGM.
Limitations
- Last updated 2019-03-25 00:00:00; freshness should be verified.
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Row count and spatial scale are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
Provenance
- Source
- BUREAU DE RECHERCHES GÉOLOGIQUES ET MINIÈRES
- Freshness
- Last updated 2019-03-25 00:00:00.
- Geography
- Likely focuses on areas within the European Union, particularly France, given the reference to the French Environmental Code.