Dollars per Decibel -- A Common Sense Approach to Evaluating Noise Reduction Alternatives,

Abstract

The Table presented considers more than just 'Dollars per Decibel'. The criteria to be met, how close to this criteria a recommendation will be and how economical an approach is compared with other approaches are displayed. The Table presents an easily digestible summary of the noise survey, the recommended noise reduction methods, and the cost estimate of a possibly voluminous report. The 'Dollars per Decibel' Table can also be a useful tool for managers and administrators who are responsible for financing, but have little background in noise control engineering. In summary, one can make wiser decisions about funding noise control projects by having a simple method of weighing the cost of each recommendation along with its predicted effectiveness.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA054182

Entities

People

  • Richard R. Paradis

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Compressors
  • Air Intakes
  • Concrete
  • Construction
  • Control Systems Engineering
  • Cost Estimates
  • Costs
  • Diesel Engines
  • Engineering
  • Engines
  • Generators
  • Hearing Protection
  • Maintenance
  • Near Field
  • Noise
  • Noise Reduction
  • Repair Shops

Readers

  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Government Contracting/Procurement.
  • Systems Analysis and Design