Analyses of the Predictability of Noise-Induced Sleep Disturbance

Abstract : This report provides a summary of the analyses performed on 21 studies concerning the effects of noise on sleep. The analyses were performed in the hope of developing a quantitative predictive model for assessing the effects of aircraft noise exposure on sleep. However, large discrepancies noted between laboratory and field studies precluded the development of such a model. The report includes a summary of the studies reviewed, the analyses undertaken, and various dose-effect relationships for awakening, and sleep stage change as a function of A-level and sound exposure level (SEL) in laboratory and field environments. The analyses include hierarchical multivariate regressions of the data of reviewed studies. Since a model for sleep disturbance could not be developed from available information, suggestions for studies to acquire the data are provided. Sleep, Awakening, Noise effects, Aircraft noise, Sonic boom, Sleep disturbance.

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