Determinación de los Niveles de Presión Sonora en los Programas del Centro Experimental de Investigación y Producción Amazónica de la Universidad Estatal Amazónica

Álvaro Luis José  Reyes Córdova; Mónica Cecibel  Encalada Zumba; Joana Alexandra  Moreno López; Luis Enrique  Guerrero Naranjo

doi:10.59282/reincisol.V3(6)2621-2634

Authors

Álvaro Luis José Reyes Córdova Universidad Estatal Amazónica https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3640-775X
Mónica Cecibel Encalada Zumba Universidad Estatal Amazónica
Joana Alexandra Moreno López Universidad Estatal Amazónica
Luis Enrique Guerrero Naranjo Universidad Estatal Amazónica https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4745-4483

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59282/reincisol.V3(6)2621-2634

Keywords:

Noise pollution; agro-industry; occupational health; sound pressure levels; biodiversity; noise mitigation; noise perception.

Abstract

This study focused on determining sound pressure levels in different programs of the Experimental Center for Research and Production at the Amazon State University. Systematic measurements using a type 2 sound level meter were conducted in six key areas: fertilizer production, dairy processing, forestry program, cacao plantations, coffee processing, and bioreactor. The results revealed that coffee processing had the highest sound pressure levels (68.2 dBA), while the forestry program showed the lowest values (48.3 dBA). Additionally, a subjective evaluation of noise perception in different areas demonstrated a significant correlation between noise levels and the perception of disturbance, chaos, and tranquility. The findings emphasize the need to implement noise mitigation measures in critical areas to protect workers' health and the surrounding environment. This study provides a scientific basis for developing noise control policies in agro-industrial facilities located in high biodiversity areas.

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