Prediction of outdoor sound propagation from firearms shooting ranges: A comparison

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Abstract

The short-duration large-amplitude impulsive noise from firearms and howitzers is characterized by a wide-band frequency content that distinguishes it from industrial noise sources. Therefore, the ISO 9613 standard which is based on the concepts of sound power and sound intensity, does not apply as such. The NordTest ACOU-099 standard based on sound pressure level, has been developed specifically for this purpose. Both approaches differ from ISO 17201 which is purposely developed for firearms and in which one considers the energy of the event and the energy density. The predicted sound attenuation during propagation through these standards is compared to on-site measurements to reveal the shortcomings stemming from neglection of the non-linear effects in the far-field of such potent noise sources.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of ISMA 2018 - International Conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering and USD 2018 - International Conference on Uncertainty in Structural Dynamics
EditorsD. Moens, W. Desmet, B. Pluymers, W. Rottiers
PublisherKU Leuven - Departement Werktuigkunde
Pages637-645
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)9789073802995
Publication statusPublished - 2018
Event28th International Conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering, ISMA 2018 and 7th International Conference on Uncertainty in Structural Dynamics, USD 2018 - Leuven, Belgium
Duration: 17 Sept 201819 Sept 2018

Publication series

NameProceedings of ISMA 2018 - International Conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering and USD 2018 - International Conference on Uncertainty in Structural Dynamics

Conference

Conference28th International Conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering, ISMA 2018 and 7th International Conference on Uncertainty in Structural Dynamics, USD 2018
Country/TerritoryBelgium
CityLeuven
Period17/09/1819/09/18

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