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    AS 2659.1-1988

    Withdrawn A Withdrawn Standard is one, which is removed from sale, and its unique number can no longer be used. The Standard can be withdrawn and not replaced, or it can be withdrawn and replaced by a Standard with a different number.

    Guide to the use of sound measuring equipment - Portable sound level meters

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF 1 User, PDF 3 Users, PDF 5 Users, PDF 9 Users

    Withdrawn date:  30-06-2017

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-1988

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    1 - AS 2659.1-1988 GUIDE TO THE USE OF SOUND-MEASURING EQUIPMENT - PORTABLE SOUND LEVEL METERS
    4 - PREFACE
    5 - CONTENTS
    6 - FOREWORD
    7 - SECTION 1. SCOPE AND GENERAL
    7 - 1.1 SCOPE.
    7 - 1.2 APPLICATION.
    7 - 1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS.
    7 - 1.4 DEFINITIONS.
    9 - SECTION 2. GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF SOUND AND ITS MEASUREMENT
    9 - 2.1 GENERAL.
    9 - 2.2 UNITS FOR SOUND PRESSURE MEASUREMENT.
    10 - 2.3 WEIGHTED SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS.
    11 - 2.4 SOUND PRESSURE LEVEL MEASUREMENTS.
    12 - SECTION 3. SOUND LEVEL METERS
    12 - 3.1 SELECTION OF THE CORRECT INSTRUMENT.
    13 - 3.2 HOW A SOUND LEVEL METER WORKS.
    15 - 3.3 SOUND LEVEL METER ACCESSORIES.
    18 - 3.4 ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITATIONS ON THE USE OF SOUND LEVEL METERS.
    18 - 3.5 CALIBRATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SOUND LEVEL METERS.
    20 - 3.6 OPERATING THE SOUND LEVEL METER.
    22 - SECTION 4. CHARACTERISTICS OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF SOUND AND MEASUREMENT DATA REQUIRED
    22 - 4.1 GENERAL.
    22 - 4.2 CLASSIFICATION OF SOUND.
    24 - 4.3 MEASUREMENT DATA REQUIRED.
    25 - SECTION 5. MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES
    25 - 5.1 GENERAL.
    25 - 5.2 MICROPHONE CHOICE AND ORIENTATION.
    25 - 5.3 EFFECT OF THE OPERATOR ON MEASURED RESULTS.
    26 - 5.4 SOURCE DIRECTIONALITY AND MEASUREMENT POSITION.
    26 - 5.5 STANDING WAVES.
    26 - 5.6 READING THE SOUND LEVEL METER.
    29 - 5.7 MAKING CORRECTIONS FOR BACKGROUND SOUND DURING SOURCE MEASUREMENTS.
    30 - SECTION 6. REPORTING OF SOUND LEVEL DATA
    30 - 6.1 GENERAL.
    30 - 6.2 DESCRIPTION OF SOURCE(S) AND SURROUNDINGS.
    30 - 6.3 INSTRUMENTATION.
    30 - 6.4 ACOUSTIC DATA.
    30 - 6.5 RECORDING SOUND LEVEL DATA.
    32 - APPENDIX A - METHODS OF USE FOR SOUND LEVEL METERS FOR MEASUREMENT OF AIRBORNE SOUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SOME AUSTRALIAN STAND

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    Gives guidance in the use of sound level meters for the taking of objective sound measurements according to standardized procedures. Applies also to microphones, extension cables, windscreens, and calibration equipment normally supplied with portable sound level meters.

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    This Standard provides guidance on the use of sound level meters for the taking of objective sound measurements according to standardized procedures. Guidance is given on types of sound level meters, types of sounds and their identification, measurement techniques, and the reporting of information obtained. Calibration of the equipment is also described. This Standard does not cover the interpretation of any sound pressure levels obtained using the methods described.

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    Committee AV-002
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Withdrawn
    Supersedes

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