Prediction of NIPTS Due to Continuous Noise Exposure

Abstract

The report compares the relationship of noise exposure to noise induced permanent threshold shift (NIPTS) as predicted by the currently available works of Passchier-Vermeer, Robinson, Baughn and Kryter, and the yet unpublished work of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. The works of Passchier-Vermeer, Robinson, and Baughn are selected since these are the only works that completely predict the relationship between NIPTS and noise exposure for various audiometric frequencies, sound pressure levels and population percentiles. The predictions of these three methodologies are averaged in order to provide one single relationship between continuous noise exposure and NIPTS. This relationship is presented in various ways so that the effect of noise exposure on hearing can be viewed in more than one way. Discussion concerning the type of frequency weighting, the equal energy rule, and long duration exposures is also provided.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0767205

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  • Daniel L Johnson

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  • Air Force Research Laboratory

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