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NOISINESS [2 records]

Record 1 2019-09-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Acoustics (Physics)
  • Sonar and Underwater Detection (Military)
  • Submarines (Naval Forces)
CONT

The noisiness of a submarine is caused by numerous factors. It is mostly the operation of the main power plant, nuclear reactor, pumps, diesel engines, shafts, screws and water jets.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Acoustique (Physique)
  • Sonar et détection sous-marine (Militaire)
  • Sous-marins (Forces navales)

Spanish

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Record 2 2001-04-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Noise Pollution
  • Acoustics (Physics)
  • Air Transport
CONT

The noisiness of a broad-band noise is more related to the annoyance it causes than to its loudness.

CONT

Calculate the total noisiness in noys.

OBS

noisiness: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pollution par le bruit
  • Acoustique (Physique)
  • Transport aérien
DEF

En acoustique, c'est la mesure de l'intensité de pression d'un bruit (assemblage de sons de diverses fréquences), telle qu'elle est ressentie; la sonie est la mesure analogue pour un son pur.

CONT

La bruyance en noys est une désignation numérique en relation avec le caractère gênant ou la nuisance d'un bruit [...]

OBS

bruyance : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Contaminación acústica
  • Acústica (Física)
  • Transporte aéreo
OBS

ruidosidad : término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI).

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