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A-weighting
A-weighting is the most commonly used of a family of curves defined in the International standard IEC 61672:2003 and various national standards relating to the measurement of sound pressure leve...
A-weighting is the most commonly used of a family of curves defined in the International standard IEC 61672:2003 and various national standards relating to the measurement of sound pressure leve...
Aircraft noise
Aircraft noise is noise pollution produced by any aircraft or its components, during various phases of a flight: on the ground while parked such as auxiliary power units, while taxiing, on run-u...
Aircraft noise is noise pollution produced by any aircraft or its components, during various phases of a flight: on the ground while parked such as auxiliary power units, while taxiing, on run-u...
Ambient noise level
In atmospheric sounding and noise pollution, ambient noise level (sometimes called background noise level, reference sound level, or room noise level) is the background sound p...
In atmospheric sounding and noise pollution, ambient noise level (sometimes called background noise level, reference sound level, or room noise level) is the background sound p...
Association of Noise Consultants
The Association of Noise Consultants (ANC) is a UK based organisation of companies that are engaged in the business of acoustics, noise and vibration consulting.
The Association of Noise Consultants (ANC) is a UK based organisation of companies that are engaged in the business of acoustics, noise and vibration consulting.
Audiometer
An audiometer is a machine used for evaluating hearing loss.
An audiometer is a machine used for evaluating hearing loss.
Audiometry
Audiometry is the testing of hearing ability, involving threshholds and differing frequencies.
Audiometry is the testing of hearing ability, involving threshholds and differing frequencies.
Awaaz Foundation
Awaaz Foundation is a charitable trust and non-governmental organization in Mumbai, India, which builds awareness, carries out advocacy, and is involved in educational projects to protect the en...
Awaaz Foundation is a charitable trust and non-governmental organization in Mumbai, India, which builds awareness, carries out advocacy, and is involved in educational projects to protect the en...
Buy Quiet
Buy Quiet is a safety and health initiative to select and purchase the lowest noise emitting power tools and machinery in order to reduce occupational and community noise exposure.
Buy Quiet is a safety and health initiative to select and purchase the lowest noise emitting power tools and machinery in order to reduce occupational and community noise exposure.
Engine braking
Engine braking is where the retarding forces within an engine are used to slow a vehicle down, as opposed to using an external braking mechanism, for example friction brakes or magnetic brakes.
Engine braking is where the retarding forces within an engine are used to slow a vehicle down, as opposed to using an external braking mechanism, for example friction brakes or magnetic brakes.
Environmental noise
Environmental noise is the summary of noise from transport, industrial and recreational activities.
Environmental noise is the summary of noise from transport, industrial and recreational activities.
Hearing impairment
Deafness is a condition wherein the ability to detect certain frequencies of sound is completely or partially impaired.
Deafness is a condition wherein the ability to detect certain frequencies of sound is completely or partially impaired.
Industrial noise
Industrial noise is usually considered mainly from the point of view of environmental health and safety, rather than nuisance, as sustained exposure can cause permanent hearing damage.
Industrial noise is usually considered mainly from the point of view of environmental health and safety, rather than nuisance, as sustained exposure can cause permanent hearing damage.
Line source
A line source is a source of air, noise, water contamination or electromagnetic radiation that emanates from a linear (one-dimensional) geometry.
A line source is a source of air, noise, water contamination or electromagnetic radiation that emanates from a linear (one-dimensional) geometry.
Lombard effect
The Lombard effect or Lombard reflex is the involuntary tendency of speakers to increase the intensity of their voice when speaking in loud noise to enhance its audibility.
The Lombard effect or Lombard reflex is the involuntary tendency of speakers to increase the intensity of their voice when speaking in loud noise to enhance its audibility.
Loud music
The term loud music is often used to refer to music that is played at a volume that disturbs others, such as neighbors or bystanders, who do not wish to hear the music, or that is otherwise view...
The term loud music is often used to refer to music that is played at a volume that disturbs others, such as neighbors or bystanders, who do not wish to hear the music, or that is otherwise view...
Noise & Health
Noise & Health is a peer-reviewed open-access medical journal published on behalf of the Noise Research Network.
Noise & Health is a peer-reviewed open-access medical journal published on behalf of the Noise Research Network.
Noise (acoustic)
Acoustic noise is any sound in the acoustic domain, either deliberate (music, speech, etc.) or unintended.
Acoustic noise is any sound in the acoustic domain, either deliberate (music, speech, etc.) or unintended.
Noise barrier
A noise barrier (also called a soundwall, sound berm, sound barrier, or acoustical barrier) is an exterior structure designed to protect sensitive land uses from noise po...
A noise barrier (also called a soundwall, sound berm, sound barrier, or acoustical barrier) is an exterior structure designed to protect sensitive land uses from noise po...
Noise control
Noise control is an active or passive means of reducing sound emissions, often incentivised by personal comfort, environmental considerations or legal compliance.
Noise control is an active or passive means of reducing sound emissions, often incentivised by personal comfort, environmental considerations or legal compliance.
Noise Control Act
The Noise Pollution and Abatement Act of 1972 is a statute of the United States initiating a federal program of regulating noise pollution with the intent of protecting human health and minimizi...
The Noise Pollution and Abatement Act of 1972 is a statute of the United States initiating a federal program of regulating noise pollution with the intent of protecting human health and minimizi...
Noise dosimeter
A noise dosimeter (American) or noise dosemeter (British) is a specialized sound level meter intended specifically to measure the noise exposure of a person integrated over a period of tim...
A noise dosimeter (American) or noise dosemeter (British) is a specialized sound level meter intended specifically to measure the noise exposure of a person integrated over a period of tim...
Noise Free America
Noise Free America is a national, non-profit organization aimed at reducing noise pollution in the community.
Noise Free America is a national, non-profit organization aimed at reducing noise pollution in the community.
Noise map
A noise map is a graphic representation of the sound level distribution existing in a given region, for a defined period.
A noise map is a graphic representation of the sound level distribution existing in a given region, for a defined period.
Noise measurement
Noise measurement is carried out in various fields.
Noise measurement is carried out in various fields.
Noise pollution
Noise pollution is excessive, displeasing human, animal or machine-created environmental noise that disrupts the activity or balance of human or animal life.
Noise pollution is excessive, displeasing human, animal or machine-created environmental noise that disrupts the activity or balance of human or animal life.
Noise regulation
Noise regulation includes statutes or guidelines relating to sound transmission established by national, state or provincial and municipal levels of government.
Noise regulation includes statutes or guidelines relating to sound transmission established by national, state or provincial and municipal levels of government.
Quota Count system
Quota Count is a system used in the UK by London's Heathrow, Gatwick, and Stansted airports to limit the amount of noise generated by aircraft movements at night time (2330 - 0600).
Quota Count is a system used in the UK by London's Heathrow, Gatwick, and Stansted airports to limit the amount of noise generated by aircraft movements at night time (2330 - 0600).
Silent disco
Silent disco has become a common name for a disco where people dance to music listened to on wireless headphones.
Silent disco has become a common name for a disco where people dance to music listened to on wireless headphones.
Sound baffle
A sound baffle is a construction or device which reduces the strength (level) of airborne sound.
A sound baffle is a construction or device which reduces the strength (level) of airborne sound.
Sound level meter
Sound level meters measure sound pressure level and are commonly used in noise pollution studies for the quantification of almost any noise, but especially for industrial, environmental a...
Sound level meters measure sound pressure level and are commonly used in noise pollution studies for the quantification of almost any noise, but especially for industrial, environmental a...
The Hum
The Hum is a generic name for a series of phenomena involving a persistent and invasive low-frequency humming noise not audible to all people.
The Hum is a generic name for a series of phenomena involving a persistent and invasive low-frequency humming noise not audible to all people.