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Document ID (ISN)59697
CIS number 93-643
ISSN - Serial title 0025-6749 - Médecine et hygiène
Year 1992
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Roure A.
Title Active noise control through acoustic absorption
Original title L'absorption acoustique active ou "anti-bruit" [in French]
Bibliographic information 23 dec. 1992, Vol.50, No.1960, p.3379-3382. Illus. 10 ref.
Abstract In addition to traditional sound insulation techniques, this method employs noise elimination by noise. The principle is explained and the areas where it can be applied are reviewed (ventilation ducts, motor-engines, planes, acoustic helmets, exhaust silencers).
Descriptors (primary) noise; sound attenuation; noise control
Descriptors (secondary) ducts; exhaust silencers; description of technique; acoustic helmets; mechanical ventilation
Document type D - Periodical articles
Country / State or ProvinceFrance
Subject(s) Noise, hearing and vibration
Broad subject area(s) Physical hazards
Browse category(ies) Noise