Assessment of noise annoyance: The introduction of a threshold level in Leq calculations
Journal of Sound and VibrationPublished 1 April 1980
Truls Gjestland, Gunnhild Oftedal
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Abstract
A modification of Leq is suggested. The modification is based on the simple fact that noise below a certain threshold may not be heard, and consequently cannot contribute to the annoyance. Results from laboratory experiments show a reasonably good correlation with subjective evaluation. The proposed index may give a new basis for the understanding of the effects of noise control measures.
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