2022 Undergraduate Research Showcase
Title
Greenbelt Urban and Ecological Sound Dataset
Document Type
Student Presentation
Presentation Date
4-22-2022
Faculty Sponsor
Dr. Jacob Anderson
Abstract
The impact of anthropomorphic-generated sounds is highly influential on local ecology and people. Studies have shown that traffic/travel based sounds can influence sound propagation which impacts nearby ecology, such as birds, in how they navigate and survive. Human health has also been found to be impacted by similar sounds. In this study, along the North-Side of the Boise Greenbelt that stretches from Idaho Fish and Game to the Boise River White-Water Park, it was found that traffic-based sounds play a significant role in limiting the presence of local ecology, especially near to bridges. Areas with high sound ‘saturation’, excluding the defined miscellaneous sounds, also saw little to no recreation presence which suggests a natural avoidance of these areas by people. These findings suggest that anthropomorphic-generated sounds, such as traffic, are potentially pervasive to wildlife health/habitat, individual health, and the overall Greenbelt experience.
Recommended Citation
Walsh, Owen and Anderson, Jacob, "Greenbelt Urban and Ecological Sound Dataset" (2022). 2022 Undergraduate Research Showcase. 96.
https://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/under_showcase_2022/96