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Sound power / noise level v1.0
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Definition
The absolute logarithmic measure of the total acoustic kinetic energy radiated by an active mechanical or electrical system in all directions, regardless of the surrounding environment.
Description
The fundamental occupational health metric used to mandate hearing protection protocols and verify compliance with strict municipal noise ordinances.
Example
95
Technical definition
Data type
Float
Unit
Decibel With A-weighting (dB(A))
Quantity Kind
Sound Power Level
Usage
Property groups (1)
References
Reference documents (3)
- ISO 3744 Noise Source Sound Power Using Sound Pressure v1.0
- ISO 5136 Acoustics Duct Noise Measurement v1.0
- ISO 7779 Acoustics Measurement of Noise Emitted by IT Equipment v1.0