Handbook Environmental Acoustics (Industrial Health and Safety) by Cowan New^+

Handbook of Environmental AcousticsAuthor(s): James P. Cowan\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, United States\nImprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc\nISBN-13: 9780471285847, 978-0471285847\nSynopsis\nBecause environmental acoustics has a complex mathematical basis,it is often difficult to determine whether acousticalrecommendations are valid. Handbook of Environmental Acousticssimplifies this decision-making process and provides easy-to-followexplanations of acoustic terminology, noise control design, andregulatory noise issues. The book clarifies key aspects ofenvironmental noise in basic language, covering:\n * Common noise sources--including the risk of exposure to commondaily environmental noise sources\n * Current noise regulations, guidelines, andstandards--illustrating all key points\n * Acoustic terminology and environmental noisedescriptors--providing a foundation for understanding noiseissues\n * Effects of noise on people and animals--emphasizing theimpo.