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Low-Frequency Noise and Health: A Wind Turbine Case (2007–2013)
Author: Alves-Pereira, Mariana; and Castelo Branco, Nuno
My group has been studying low-frequency noise for 30 years. Initially we began with people working in low-frequency noise [environments]. Low-frequency noise is a little bit like light. You know that there are x-rays that you do not see, but it is light. You know that there is ultraviolet that is bad for your skin and you do not see it. If you use dark glasses for x-rays or ultraviolet, it will not protect you. This is similar to noise. . . .
More »Portuguese Family and Horses Affected by Low-Frequency Wind Turbine Noise
Author: Alves-Pereira, Mariana; Castelo Branco, Nuno; et al.
On the Impact of Infrasound and Low Frequency Noise on Public Health – Two Cases of Residential Exposure Abstract: Noise exposure is known to cause hearing loss and a variety of disturbances, such as annoyance, hypertension and loss of sleep. It is generally accepted that these situations are caused by the acoustical events processed by the auditory system. However, there are acoustical events that are not necessarily processed by the auditory system, but that nevertheless cause harm. Infrasound and low frequency . . .
More »Acquired flexural deformity of the distal interphalangic joint in foals
Author: Pereira Costa e Curto, Teresa Margarida
ABSTRACT: Since 2008, a high prevalence of front limb acquired flexural deformities was observed in a Lusitano stud farm. This work aims to evaluate this problem by reporting the results from tissue alterations in the affected animals as well as environmental conditions and management changes that could have led to this observation. A total of eleven affected animals were studied. In these, complete physical and orthopaedic examinations were performed, specifically the determination of the angle between the dorsal hoof wall . . .
More »Integrating Wind Power in Portugal
Author: Moura, Pedro; and de Almeida, Anibal
It is variable and hard to predict, but wind energy is increasingly being employed in European countries in order to hit their renewable energy targets. The EU is currently aiming for 22% renewable energy production by 2010. Portugal has the far more ambitious target of 39%. Therefore, Portugal is planning a large increase in its wind energy capacity over the next couple of years, in order to achieve an installed capacity of 5300 MW by 2012. Assuming a scenario where large-scale . . .
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