| Document ID (ISN) | 59113 |
| CIS number |
92-2041 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0736-2501 - Noise Control Engineering Journal |
| Year |
1992 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Casali J.G., Park M.Y. |
| Title |
A regression-based methodology for efficient prediction of broadband attenuation of hearing protectors |
| Bibliographic information |
May-June 1992, Vol.38, No.3, p.97-108. Illus. 18 ref. |
| Abstract |
Attenuation data were collected on 4 groups of 10 industrial workers each; each group was assigned to one of 4 hearing protection devices which the members used at work for six weeks. Regression models and probabilistic prediction intervals based on these data enabled conservative estimation of a noise reduction rating per subject by measurement of real-ear attenuation in only a single band (500 or 1000Hz). The approach has potential for implementation in the workplace, forecasting a worker's overall protection levels and determination of compliance with exposure limits. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
sound attenuation; hearing protection |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
field tests; prediction; mathematical models |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Personal protection
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Noise
Hearing protection
|
