Historical
ANSI/ASA S12.9-1993/Part 3 (R2008)
American National Standard Quantities and Procedures for Description and Measurement of Environmental Sound, Part 3, Short-Term Measurements with an Observer Present
This standard describes recommended procedures for measurement of short-term, time-average environmental sound outdoors at one or more locations in a community for environmental assessment or planning for compatible land uses and for other purposes such as demonstrating compliance with a regulation. These measurements are distinguished by the requirement to have an observer present. Methods are given to correct the measured levels for the influence of background sound.
Content Provider
Acoustical Society of America [asa]