Measuring Hearing Protection Device Performance Using the Metrosonics db-3100 Sound Level Analyzer(Dosimeter)

Abstract

This report provides detailed operating instructions to be used by base-level bioenvironmental engineers and technicians to determine appropriate personal hearing protection devices (HPD) and to calculate allowable exposure times for individuals wearing different HPDs in hazardous noise. In addition, this report presents a computer program that uses dosimeter time histories from Metrosonics noise dosimeters to streamline and increase the accuracy of HPD assessments.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA260852

Entities

People

  • Andrew T. Wells
  • Phillip L. Hopper

Organizations

  • Armstrong Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Analyzers
  • Application Software
  • Attenuation
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Dosimeters
  • Dosimetry
  • Engineers
  • Governments
  • Hearing Protection
  • Measurement
  • Microphones
  • Sound Pressure

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Acoustics.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.