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Handbook of Environmental Acoustics
James P. Cowan
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Description for Handbook of Environmental Acoustics
Paperback. Because environmental acoustics has a complex mathematical basis, it is often difficult to determine whether acoustical recommendations are valid. Handbook of Environmental Acoustics simplifies this decision-making process and provides easy-to-follow explanations of acoustic terminology, noise control design, and regulatory noise issues. Num Pages: 296 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PHDS; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 162 x 24. Weight in Grams: 614.
Because environmental acoustics has a complex mathematical basis,it is often difficult to determine whether acousticalrecommendations are valid. Handbook of Environmental Acousticssimplifies this decision-making process and provides easy-to-followexplanations of acoustic terminology, noise control design, andregulatory noise issues. The book clarifies key aspects ofenvironmental noise in basic language, covering:
* Common noise sources--including the risk of exposure to commondaily environmental noise sources
* Current noise regulations, guidelines, andstandards--illustrating all key points
* Acoustic terminology and environmental noisedescriptors--providing a foundation for understanding noiseissues
* Effects of noise on people and animals--emphasizing theimportance of restricting noise exposure
* Relevant ... Read more
Because environmental acoustics has a complex mathematical basis,it is often difficult to determine whether acousticalrecommendations are valid. Handbook of Environmental Acousticssimplifies this decision-making process and provides easy-to-followexplanations of acoustic terminology, noise control design, andregulatory noise issues. The book clarifies key aspects ofenvironmental noise in basic language, covering:
* Common noise sources--including the risk of exposure to commondaily environmental noise sources
* Current noise regulations, guidelines, andstandards--illustrating all key points
* Acoustic terminology and environmental noisedescriptors--providing a foundation for understanding noiseissues
* Effects of noise on people and animals--emphasizing theimportance of restricting noise exposure
* Relevant ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
Number of Pages
296
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780471285847
SKU
V9780471285847
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Ref
99-50
About James P. Cowan
James P. Cowan is President of Cowan Acoustical Associates in Newtown, PA. He has managed hundreds of acoustical projects nationwide, including the writing of New York City's environmental noise assessment guidelines in 1992. During his career he has provided consulting services to public agencies, architects, engineers, industrial personnel, and attorneys in all areas of acoustic design and noise control. He ... Read more
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