MODELLI PER LA VALUTAZIONE DELL'INQUINAMENTO ACUSTICO E TERMICO-ATMOSFERICO
Academic Year 2025/2026 - Teacher: ANTONIO GAGLIANOExpected Learning Outcomes
This course aims to provide knowledge on the following topics
- Air pollution and dispersion of pollutants in the atmosphere
energy balance and microclimate in urban areas
- Sound propagation and noise control. Effects of noise on human beings
The teaching method of the course consists of lectures, design exercises with application to proposed case studies, and the use of specific software.
Course Structure
This course foresees the alternation between theoretical lessons and practical exercises on the issues discussed in the classroom.
If the teaching will be given in mixed or remote mode, the necessary changes to what was previously stated may be introduced, in order to comply with the program provided and reported in the syllabus
Required Prerequisites
Attendance of Lessons
Attendance at lessons is strongly recommended as it is consistent with the proposed training model which aims to encourage gradual learning, the active participation of the student in the classroom, and dialogue between teachers and students.
Information for students with disabilities and/or SLD
To guarantee equal opportunities and compliance with the laws in force, interested students can ask for a personal interview in order to plan any compensatory and/or dispensatory measures, based on the didactic objectives and specific needs.
It is also possible to contact the referent teacher CInAP (Center for Active and Participated Integration - Services for Disabilities and/or SLD) of the Department.
Detailed Course Content
Acoustic
Basic concepts of acoustics. Analysis of acoustic signals.
The effects of noise on human beings.
Numerical modelling of noise propagation. Acoustic zoning.
Noise detection. Limit values on the outdoor noise.
Air pollution
Sources and Physical-Chemical Characteristics of Atmospheric Pollutants.
Energy balance of the Earth's surface
Combustion processes. Emissions of pollutants from fixed and mobile combustion sources.
The structure of the atmospheric boundary layer. Turbulence. Atmospheric stability models. Elements of fluid dynamics. Modelling of air pollutants dispersion.
The microclimate in urban areas. Urban heat island
Lecturers are integrated by laboratory exercises, computer training, technical visits and seminars
CONTRIBUTION OF TEACHING TO THE GOALS OF THE 2030 AGENDA FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”
GOAL 4: QUALITY EDUCATION
GOAL 7: AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
GOAL 11: SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITY
GOAL 12: RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION
GOAL 13: CLIMATE ACTION
Textbook Information
1. Appunti delle Lezioni
2. M.Z. Jacobson “Fundamentals of Atmospheric Modeling” Cambridge University Press
3. M . Santamouris . Energy and climate in the urban built environment
4. J.R. Hassel et al. “Acoustic e Noise Measurements” Bruel Kjaer
5. Spagnolo R., Manuale di Acustica, Torino, UTET, 2001
Innovative and digital teaching materials and tools
Course Planning
| Subjects | Text References | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | propagation of sound waves | Lecture notes .J.R. Hassel et al. “Acoustic e Noise Measurements” Bruel Kjaer |
| 2 | Lecture notes .J.R. Hassel et al. “Acoustic e Noise Measurements” Bruel Kjaer | |
| 3 | Noise detection techniques | Lecture notes .J.R. Hassel et al. “Acoustic e Noise Measurements” Bruel Kjaer |
| 4 | Acoustic zoning | Lecture notes |
| 5 | Air quality and air pollutants | Lecture notes.M.Z. Jacobson “Fundamentals of atmospheric Modeling” Cambridge University Press |
| 6 | Combustion Process | Lecture notes.M.Z. Jacobson “Fundamentals of atmospheric Modeling” Cambridge University Press |
| 7 | Models of dispersion of air pollutants | Lecture notes. M.Z. Jacobson “Fundamentals of atmospheric Modeling” Cambridge University Press |
| 8 | The microclimate in urban areas | Lecture notesM. Santamouris . Energy and climate in the urban built environment |
Learning Assessment
Learning Assessment Procedures
The exam consists of an oral test and a discussion of the projects assigned during the course.
The evaluation of the exam is based on the following criteria: level of knowledge of the topics discussed, use of adequate terminology and language properties, ability to apply knowledge in the context of common technical applications, ability to interpret phenomena and relationships between physical quantities
Students who have obtained recognition of the status of student worker, student athlete, student in difficulty and student with disabilities, pursuant to art. 30 of the University Teaching Regulations and the related regulation (D.R. n. 1598 of 2/5/2018), will be able to take exams in the extraordinary sessions reserved for students outside the course limits and will benefit from specific teaching support activities (video lessons where available)
Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises
Propagation of sound waves. Equivalent sound level. Measurement equipment.
Noise detection techniques and reference limit values.
Acoustic zoning
Combustion processes.
Structure of the atmospheric boundary layer. Atmospheric stability models.
Gaussian models. Atmospheric turbulence
Virtual temperature. Thermal inversions. Adiabatic gradient.
The microclimate in urban areas