Rapid urban growth has intensified noise pollution in densely populated cities, particularly due to transportation systems such as trains and road traffic. These sound sources interact in complex ways with buildings, streets, and open spaces, shaping urban soundscapes and influencing how noise propagates through city environments.
This webinar presents a high-resolution digital soundscape of a complex urban setting developed using the spectral-element method (SEM). The numerical model captures detailed acoustic wave behaviour—including reflection, scattering, and localized amplification—offering a physically based framework for understanding urban sound propagation. The findings provide important insights for noise-mitigation strategies, evidence-based urban planning, and policy development.
🗓 Saturday, December 20, 2025
⏰ 9:00 – 10:30 AM (Canada Eastern Time)
💻 Zoom Webinar
Meeting ID: 915 1972 1952
Hom Nath Gharti, PhD
Assistant Professor & Digital Earth Scientist
Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering
Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada
Email: homnath.gharti@queensu.ca
Dinesh Gajurel, PhD
Associate Professor & Associate Dean
University of New Brunswick, Canada
Vice President, Canada–Nepal Forum for Research (CANEFOR)
