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Noise Navigator spreadsheet

Subject: Noise Navigator spreadsheet
From: "Paul Jacobson" thebrunswicktwitcher
Date: Fri May 7, 2010 10:25 pm ((PDT))
Hi All,

I came across this rather interesting spreadsheet while googling for inform=
ation on typical sound levels in Olympic National Park.

http://www.e-a-r.com/pdf/hearingcons/Noise_Nav.xls

According to the spiel:

"...the Noise Navigator spreadsheet of sound levels for more than 1700 occu=
pational, recreational, and military noise sources.  The data are compiled =
from references in the literature and from our own measurements.  For each =
source the reference is listed, and as available additional notes are provi=
ded.  When the primary reference cites sources for its data, those too are =
listed.

The tabled values are primarily A-weighted sound levels, as opposed to time=
-weighted average levels or Leqs."

A couple of examples of entries:

Haleakala volcano (Maui), in crater, no wind    -   5dBA
Leaf falling onto fern fronds, single big maple leaf, Hoh Valley         
(distance=
 1.8m) -  30dBA

cheers
Paul







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