| Title | Draft guidelines for measurement and assessment of low-level ambient noise |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 47193 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Fleming, Gregg G.; Roof, Christopher J.; Read, David R.; Plante, Jake A.; Draper, Julie A. |
| Source | 83p. in various pagings |
| Corporate Creator | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.). Acoustics Facility; United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. Office of Environment and Energy |
| Publisher | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Publication Date | 19980331 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | This document describes an “ambient noise measurement protocol”, a detailed methodology for characterizing ambient noise in low-level environments such as the National Parks. It presents definitions of terminology useful for understanding the measurement and assessment guidelines. Also included are a general overview, an historical perspective, and a statement of purpose and objective. Specific details of characterizing a study area’s ambient noise are outlined, including measurement site selection, instrumentation, and general field measurement procedures. Particular attention is given to the data reduction and analysis methodology, including guidance on assigning actual measured ambient noise to all specific locations within a study area. Proposed field testing of the methodology and subsequent refinement are also discussed. Additionally, specifics on a low-level noise measurement system developed by the Volpe Center Acoustics Facility are included. |
| Rosap ID | dot:9779 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/9779 |
| TRT Terms | Ambient noise; Aircraft noise; Acoustic measuring instruments; National parks; Mathematical prediction; Field tests; Instrumentation |
| General Subjects | Low-level noise; Noise prediction; Noise model; Integrated Noise Model |
| Classification | AGR - IMPACTS - Environment; AGR - OTHER TOPICS - Tourism; AGR - PUBLIC AND TRIBAL LANDS - PUBLIC AND TRIBAL LANDS; AGR - IMPACTS - Tourism; NTL - AVIATION - Aviation Energy and Environment |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Contract Number | FA865/A8012 |
| Report Number | DTS-34-FA865-LR1 |
| Availability | Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference Center |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/47000/47100/47193/1998-1.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |