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Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL) is a weighted average of noise level over time. It is used to compare the noisiness of neighborhoods. CNEL is frequently used in regulations of airport noise impact on the surrounding community. A CNEL exceeding 65db is generally considered unacceptable for a residential neighborhood.

See also

• National Council for Economics and Labour, CNEL in Italy

References

1. "NOISE - Los Angeles Department of City Planning" (PDF).
2. "CNEL (Community Noise Equivalent Level)".
3. "Community Response to Noise". Federal Aviation Administration. Archived from the original on 2022-07-05.

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