Abstract

Describes a procedure for measuring the weighted sound pressure levels at prescribed microphone positions in the proximity of a device or machine. The A-weighted sound power level of the source is calculated from the measured values.


General information 

  • Status
     :  Withdrawn
    Publication date
     : 1978-06
  • Edition
     : 1
    Number of pages
     : 11
  • Technical Committee
     : ISO/TC 43/SC 1 Noise
  • ICS
     :
    91.220 Construction equipment
    17.140.20 Noise emitted by machines and equipment

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