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Author
Leasure, W. A., Jr. | Quindry, T. L.
Title
Methodology and Supporting Documentation for the Measurement of Noise From Medium and Heavy Trucks.
Coporate
National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC
Sponsor
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC
Report
NBSIR 74-517, June 1974, 34 p.
Distribution
Available from National Technical Information Service
Keywords
noise (sound) | acoustics (sound) | measurement methodology | noise emission standard | noise measurement | trucks
Abstract
This report contains a measurement methodology which defines the procedures by which the noise from medium and heavy trucks, excluding tire noise, may be measured to ascertain whether the noise emitted is in compliance with noise emission standards to be promulgated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to Section 6 of the Noise Control Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-574). Associated supporting technical documentation for the methodology is included.