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WHEEL-RAIL INTERACTION NOISE [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Noise Pollution
  • Rail Transport
CONT

The method assumes that the sound level at the receptor is comprised of three elements: locomotive engine and exhaust noise (assumed to constitute one source), wheel-rail interaction noise, and warning signal (whistle) noise emitted when the train approaches a level crossing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pollution par le bruit
  • Transport par rail
CONT

Cette méthode suppose que le niveau sonore au point de réception se compose des trois éléments suivants : moteur de locomotive et bruit d’échappement (formant supposément une seule source), bruit d’interaction roues‑rails, et bruit des signaux d’avertissement (sifflets) qui sont émis lorsqu’un train approche un passage à niveau.

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