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Document ID (ISN)59778
CIS number 93-653
Year 1991
Convention or series no. NT ACOU 081
Title Sound signalling devices - Acoustic emission
Bibliographic information Nordtest, Postbox 111, 02101 Esbo, Finland, 1991. 7p.
Abstract This method primarily specifies the way in which the acoustic properties of sound signalling devices are to be tested and is applicable to both indoor and outdoor warning systems. Contents: definitions; instrumentation; presentation of results; test conditions (choice of test site, ambient conditions, mounting of sound units, power supply, microphone positions, test procedure); measurement of acoustic characteristics; test report.
Descriptors (primary) acoustic signalling; acoustics; Finland; evaluation of equipment
Descriptors (secondary) sound frequency; sound power; data sheet; description of technique; standard; noise level
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Country / State or ProvinceFinland
Subject(s) Noise, hearing and vibration
Broad subject area(s) Physical hazards
Browse category(ies) Noise