Review of Published Safety Thresholds for Human Divers Exposed to Underwater Sound (Veilige maximale geluidsniveaus voor duikers - beoordeling van publicaties)

Abstract

High levels of underwater sound can be harmful to human divers, as they can result in hearing damage or damage to other organs, either directly, or indirectly by causing a panic reaction. Published recommendations for the maximum safe underwater sound level are reviewed. The results of the review are presented in the form of safety thresholds of underwater sound for divers, in the frequency range 125 hertz to 250 kilohertz.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA485758

Entities

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  • M. A. Ainslie

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Acoustics
  • Air Guns
  • Classification
  • Detection
  • Divers
  • Diving Suits
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Bands
  • Measurement
  • Safety
  • Security
  • Sonar
  • Sound Pressure
  • Underwater Acoustics
  • Underwater Sound
  • Water

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  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Marine Propulsion Engineering and Naval Architecture