British & International Standards
BS 5727 : ISO 3891
Aircraft Noise Measurement

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Standard Number BS 5727:1979, ISO 3891-1978
Title Method for describing aircraft noise heard on the ground
Abstract Method of measuring and recording, data processing and normalization at two levels of sophistication (frequency weighting, spectral analysis). Results can cover single events or noise exposure over period. The noise is treated either as intrusive or as part of other background noise. Applicable to noise certification, monitoring, land-use, planning.
Status Current, Proposed for withdrawal
Publication Date 28 September 1979
Confirm Date 15 July 1999
Cross References BS 4197, BS 5330, BS 5647, BS 5721, ISO/R 1996
International Relationships ISO 3891:1978 Identical
Supersedes Draft 75/26257 DC
Descriptors Aircraft, Noise (environmental), Acoustic measurement, Testing conditions, Recording instruments (measurement), Frequencies, Audiofrequencies, Attenuation, Hearing (auditory perception)
ICS 49.020 (Aircraft and space vehicles in general)


Aircraft Noise Measurements

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