Overview on acoustical calibration and standards

Authors

  • G.S.K. Wong Div. of Phys., Nat. Res. Council of Canada, Ottawa, Ont., Canada

Keywords:

acoustic equipment, acoustic transducers, calibration, measurement standards, reviews, acoustic instruments field checking, calibration frequency, acoustical calibration, standard requirements, type testing, acoustical instruments, calibration procedures, traceability, calibration schedule

Abstract

The standard requirements for type testing, calibration and field-checking of acoustical instruments and transducers are described, together with some calibration procedures and the implementation of traceability with an acceptable uncertainty. Factors which determine the calibration schedule or the frequency of calibration are discussed

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Published

1989-07-01

How to Cite

1.
Wong G. Overview on acoustical calibration and standards. Canadian Acoustics [Internet]. 1989 Jul. 1 [cited 2024 Sep. 18];17(3):15-22. Available from: https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/609

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 3 (1989)

Section

Technical Articles

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