Assessment of noise annoyance: The introduction of a threshold level in Leq calculations (original) (raw)

Journal of Sound and Vibration, 1980

Abstract

A modification of Leq is suggested. The modification is based on the simple fact that noise below a certain threshold may not be heard, and consequently cannot contribute to the annoyance. Results from laboratory experiments show a reasonably good correlation with subjective evaluation. The proposed index may give a new basis for the understanding of the effects of noise control measures.

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