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DeKalb County Wind Turbine Noise

Wondering what a day in the footprint of the DeKalb County industrial wind energy center might sound like? Yes, there were planes flying over the area near the wind turbines, but not during these clips, it just sounds that way. All the video was captured at the DeKalb County wind farm with the same camera and settings. The distances were determined using an optical range finder.


videoVideo: 3-3-2010

Note that on some of clips there is a background rumbling noise that is due to wind blowing over the camera microphone. I assure you the whistling and jet noise is what you would hear if you were sitting with me as the video was taken.

  • nkfaber
    I think your video says it all - the noise is from the microphone! And notice in the video where they are located - in a rural area!!! Not next to someones house!

    I'd like you to records the noise level from a coal burning power plant or a nuclear power plant. I'll bet the noise is very unpleasant, so say nothing of the view and the danger.

    Go wind power! Here is an energy source that does not contribute to global warming. I live near these and see them almost every day. It serves as a reminder to always be 'green' and be aware of positive things we can do for the environment.

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