Error bounds, uncertainties and confidence limits of outdoor sound propagation

Authors

  • Nicholas Sylvestre-Williams Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Ryerson University, 350 Victoria St., Ont. M5B 2K3, Canada
  • Ramani Ramakrishnan Dept. of Architectural Science, Ryerson University, 350 Victoria St., Ont. M5B 2K3, Canada

Keywords:

Atmospheric humidity, Computer software, Error analysis, Microphones, Standards, Air temperature, Far-field noise levels

Abstract

Determination of uncertainties of the predicted noise levels associated with the standard environmental variables that were encountered while taking measurements, such as temperature, wind speeds, and relative humidity was investigated. The investigation included both the prediction of far-field noise levels from a known sources of sound, and the measurement of noise levels. Measurements were compared to the predicted sound level calculated via the ISO 9613 standards, using the software program CADNA/A. The environmental recording equipment were set up next to the far-field microphone, and the air temperature and humidity was recorded every 1 minutes. Result of the testing shows a good correlation, when the distance is 100 meters, and for distance of approximately 300 meters there are deviations between the predicted and the measured values.

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Published

2006-09-01

How to Cite

1.
Sylvestre-Williams N, Ramakrishnan R. Error bounds, uncertainties and confidence limits of outdoor sound propagation. Canadian Acoustics [Internet]. 2006 Sep. 1 [cited 2023 Jun. 4];34(3):42-3. Available from: https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/1813

Issue

Vol. 34 No. 3 (2006)

Section

Proceedings of the Acoustics Week in Canada

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