Because environmental acoustics has a complex mathematical basis, it is often difficult to determine whether acoustical recommendations are valid. Handbook of Environmental Acoustics simplifies this decision-making process and provides easy-to-follow explanations of acoustic terminology, noise control design, and regulatory noise issues. The book clarifies key aspects of environmental noise in basic language, covering:
* Common noise sources--including the risk of exposure to common daily environmental noise sources
* Current noise regulations, guidelines, and...

Provides a summary of current research results on the physiological and psychological effects of sound on people

• Covers how the operation of the hearing mechanism affects our reactions to sounds
• Includes research results from studies on noise sources of public concern such as transportation, public utility, and recreational sources, with emphasis on low frequency sound and infrasound
• Covers sounds that affect some but not others, how sounds can be controlled on a practical level, and how and what sounds are regulated
• Includes coverage of both...