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Module 1. Acoustical Physics Engineering

1.1. Mechanical Vibrations

1.1.1. Simple Oscillator
1.1.2. Damped and Forced Oscillations
1.1.3. Mechanical Resonance

1.2. Vibrations in Strings and Rods

1.2.1. The Vibrating String. Transverse Waves
1.2.2. Equation of the Longitudinal and Transverse Waves in Rods
1.2.3. Transverse Vibrations in Bars Individual Cases

1.3. Vibrations in Membranes and Plates

1.3.1. Vibration of a Plane Surface
1.3.2. Two-Dimensional Wave Equation for a Stretched Membrane
1.3.3. Free Vibrations of a Fixed Membrane
1.3.4. Forced Vibrations of a Membrane

1.4. Acoustic Wave Equation. Simple Solutions

1.4.1. The Linearized Wave Equation
1.4.2. Velocity of Sound in Fluids
1.4.3. Plane and Spherical Waves. The Point Source

1.5. Transmission and Reflection Phenomena

1.5.1. Changes of Medium
1.5.2. Transmission at Normal and Oblique Incidence
1.5.3. Specular Reflection. Snell’s Law

1.6. Absorption and Attenuation of Sound Waves in Fluids

1.6.1. Absorption Phenomenon
1.6.2. Classical Absorption Coefficient
1.6.3. Absorption Phenomena in Liquids

1.7. Radiation and Reception of Acoustic Waves

1.7.1. Pulsed Sphere Radiation. Simple Sources. Intensity
1.7.2. Dipole Radiation. Directivity
1.7.3. Near-Field and Far-Field Behavior

1.8. Diffusion, Refraction and Diffraction of Acoustic Waves

1.8.1. Non-Specular Reflection. Difusion
1.8.2. Refraction Temperature Effects
1.8.3. Diffraction. Border or Grid Effect

1.9. Stationary Waves: Pipes, Cavities, Waveguides

1.9.1. Resonance in Open and Closed Tubes
1.9.2. Sound Absorption in Tubes. Kundt Tube
1.9.3. Rectangular, Cylindrical and Spherical Cavities

1.10. Resonators, Ducts and Filters

1.10.1. Long Wavelength Limit
1.10.2. Helmholtz Resonator
1.10.3. Acoustic Impedance
1.10.4. Duct-Based Acoustic Filters

Module 2. Psychoacoustics and Acoustic Signal Detection

2.1. Noise. Sources

2.1.1. Sound. Transmission Speed, Pressure and Wavelength
2.1.2. Noise. Background Noise
2.1.3. Omnidirectional Noise Source. Power and Sound Intensity
2.1.4. Acoustic Impedance for Plane Waves

2.2. Sound Measurement Levels

2.2.1. Weber-Fechner Law. The Decibel
2.2.2. Sound Pressure Level
2.2.3. Sound Intensity Level
2.2.4. Sound Power Level

2.3. Measurement of the Acoustic Field in Decibels (Db)

2.3.1. Sum of Different Levels
2.3.2. Sum of Equal Levels
2.3.3. Subtraction of Levels. Correction for Background Noise

2.4. Binaural Acoustics

2.4.1. Structure of the Aural Model
2.4.2. Range and Sound Pressure-Frequency Relationship
2.4.3. Detection Thresholds and Exposure Limits
2.4.4. Physical Model

2.5. Psychoacoustic and Physical Measurements

2.5.1. Loudness and Loudness Level. Fones
2.5.2. Pitch and Frequency. Tone. Spectral Range
2.5.3. Equal Loudness Curves (Isophonic). Fletcher and Munson and Others

2.6. Acoustic Perceptual Properties

2.6.1. Sound Masking. Tones and Noise Bands
2.6.2. Temporal Masking. Pre and Post Masking
2.6.3. Frequency Selectivity of the Ear. Critical Bands
2.6.4. Non-Linear Perceptual and Other Non-Linear Effects. Hass Effect and Doppler Effect

2.7. The Phonator System

2.7.1. Mathematical Model of the Vocal Tract
2.7.2. Emission Times, Dominant Spectral Content and Level of the Emission
2.7.3. Directivity of the Vocal Emission. Polar Curve

2.8. Spectral Analysis and Frequency Bands

2.8.1. Frequency Weighting Curves A (dBA). Other Spectral Weightings
2.8.2. Spectral Analysis by Octaves and Octave Thirds. Concept of Octaves
2.8.3. Pink Noise and White Noise
2.8.4. Other Noise Bands Used in Signal Detection and Analysis

2.9. Atmospheric Attenuation of Sound in Free Field

2.9.1. Attenuation Due to Temperature and Atmospheric Pressure Variations in the Speed of Sound
2.9.2. Air Absorption Effect
2.9.3. Attenuation Due to Height to Ground and Wind Speed
2.9.4. Attenuation Due to Turbulence, Rain, Snow, or Vegetation
2.9.5. Attenuation Due to Noise Barriers or Terrain Variation Due to Interference

2.10. Temporal Analysis and Acoustic Indices of Perceived Intelligibility

2.10.1. Subjective Perception of First Acoustic Reflections. Echo Zones
2.10.2. Floating Echo
2.10.3. Speech Intelligibility. Calculation of %ALCons and STI/RASTI

Module 3. Advanced Acoustic Instrumentation

3.1. Noise

3.1.1. Noise Descriptors by Energy Content Rating: LAeq, SEL
3.1.2. Noise Descriptors by Temporal Variation Rating: LAnT
3.1.3. Noise Categorization Curves: NC, PNC, RC and NR

3.2. Pressure Measurement

3.2.1. Sound Level Meter. General Description, Structure and Operation by Blocks.
3.2.2. Frequency Weighting Analysis. Networks A, C, Z
3.2.3. Temporal Weighting Analysis. Slow, Fast, Impulse Networks
3.2.4. Integrating Sound Level Meter and Dosimeter (Laeq and SEL). Classes and Types Standards
3.2.5. Phases of Metrological Control. Standards
3.2.6. Calipers and Pistophones

3.3. Intensity Measurement

3.3.1. Intensimetry. Properties and Applications
3.3.2. Intensimetric Probes

3.3.2.1. Pressure/Pressure and Pressure/Velocity Types

3.3.3. Methods of Calibration. Uncertainties

3.4. Sources of Acoustic Excitation

3.4.1. Dodecahedral Omnidirectional Source. International Standards
3.4.2. Airborne Impulsive Sources. Gun and Acoustic Balloons
3.4.3. Structural Impulsive Sources. Impact Machine

3.5. Vibration Measurement

3.5.1. Piezoelectric Accelerometers
3.5.2. Displacement, Velocity and Acceleration Curves
3.5.3. Vibration Analyzers. Frequency Weightings
3.5.4. Parameters and Calibration

3.6. Measuring Microphones

3.6.1. Types of Measuring Microphones

3.6.1.1. The Condenser and Pre-Polarized Microphone. Basis of Operation

3.6.2. Design and Construction of Microphones

3.6.2.1. Fuzzy Field, Random and Pressure Field

3.6.3. Sensitivity, Response, Directivity, Range and Stability
3.6.4. Environmental and Operator Influences. Measurement with Microphones

3.7. Acoustic Impedance Measurement

3.7.1. Impedance Tube (Kundt) Methods: Standing Wave Ranging Method
3.7.2. Determination of the Sound Absorption Coefficient at Normal Incidence. ISO 10534-2:2002 Transfer Function Method
3.7.3. Surface Method: Impedance Gun

3.8. Acoustic Measurement Chambers

3.8.1. Anechoic Chamber. Design and Materials
3.8.2. Semi-Anechoic Chamber. Design and Materials
3.8.3. Reverberation Chamber. Design and Materials

3.9. Other Measurement Systems

3.9.1. Automatic and Autonomous Measurement Systems for Environmental Acoustics.
3.9.2. Measuring Systems by Data Acquisition Card and Software
3.9.3. Systems Based on Simulation Software

3.10. Uncertainty in Acoustic Measurement

3.10.1.1. Sources of Uncertainty
3.10.1.2. Reproducible and Non-Reproducible Measurements
3.10.1.3. Direct and Indirect Measurements

Module 4. Audio Signal Processing and Systems

4.1. Signals

4.1.1. Continuous and Discrete Signals
4.1.2. Periodic and Complex Signals
4.1.3. Random and Stochastic Signals

4.2. Series and Fourier Transform

4.2.1. Fourier Series and Fourier Transform. Analysis and Synthesis
4.2.2. Time Domain versus Frequency Domain
4.2.3. Complex Variables and Transfer Function

4.3. Sampling and Reconstruction of Audio Signals

4.3.1. A/D Conversion

4.3.1.1. Sample Size, Coding and Sampling Rate

4.3.2. Quantization Error. Synchronization Error (Jitter)
4.3.3. D/A Conversion. Nyquist-Shannon Theorem
4.3.4. Aliasing Effect (Masking)

4.4. Frequency Response Analysis of Systems

4.4.1. The Discrete Fourier Transform. DFT
4.4.2. The Fast Fourier Transform FFT
4.4.3. Bode Diagram (Magnitude and Phase)

4.5. Analog IIR Signal Filters

4.5.1. Filtering Types. HP, LP, PB
4.5.2. Filter Order and Attenuation
4.5.3. Q Types. Butterworth, Bessel, Linkwitz-Riley, Chebysheb, Elliptical
4.5.4. Advantages and Disadvantages of Different Filtering

4.6. Analysis and Design of Digital Signal Filters

4.6.1. FIR (Finite impulse Response)
4.6.2. IIR (Infinite Impulse Response)
4.6.3. Design with Software Tools such as Matlab

4.7. Signal Equalization

4.7.1. EQ Types. HP, LP, PB
4.7.2. EQ Slope (Attenuation)
4.7.3. EQ Q (Quality Factor)
4.7.4. EQ Cut Off (Cut Off Frequency)
4.7.5. EQ Boost (Boost)

4.8. Calculation of Acoustic Parameters Using Signal Analysis and Signal Processing Software

4.8.1. Transfer Function and Signal Convolution
4.8.2. IR Curve (Impulse Response)
4.8.3. RTA (Real Time Analyzer) Curve
4.8.4. Step Response Curve
4.8.5. RT 60, T30, T20 Curve

4.9. Statistical Presentation of Parameters in the Signal Processing Software

4.9.1. Signal Smoothing
4.9.2. Waterfall
4.9.3. TR Decay
4.9.4. Spectrogram

4.10. Audio Signal Generation

4.10.1. Analog Signal Generators. Tones and Random Noise
4.10.2. Digital Pink and White Noise Generators
4.10.3. Tonal or Sweep Generators

Module 5. Electroacoustics and Audio Equipment

5.1. Laws of Electroacoustic Sound Reinforcement and Public Address (PA)

5.1.1. Increase of Sound Pressure Level (SPL) with Power
5.1.2. Attenuation of Sound Pressure Level (SPL) with Distance
5.1.3. Variation of Sound Intensity Level (SIL) with Distance and Number of Sources
5.1.4. Sum of Coherent and Non-Coherent Signals in Phase. Radiation and Directivity
5.1.5. Sound Distorting Effects in Propagation and Solutions to Follow

5.2. Electroacoustic Transduction

5.2.1. Electroacoustic Analogies

5.2.1.1. Electromechanical (TEM) and Mechanoacoustic (TMA) Spinner

5.2.2. Electroacoustic Transducers. Types and Particularities
5.2.3. Electroacoustic Model of the Moving Coil Transducer. Equivalent Circuits

5.3. Electrodynamic Direct Radiating Transducer

5.3.1. Structural Components
5.3.2. Features

5.3.2.1. Pressure and Phase Response, Impedance Curve, Maximum and RMS Power, Sensitivity and Performance, Directivity Polar Pattern, Polarity, Distortion Curve

5.3.3. Thiele-Small Parameters and Wright Parameters
5.3.4. Frequency Classification

5.3.4.1. Radiator Types. Function as Monopole/Dipole

5.3.5. Alternative Models: Coaxial or Elliptical

5.4. Indirect Radiation Transducers

5.4.1. Speakers, Diffusers and Acoustic Lenses. Structure and Types
5.4.2. Directivity Control. Waveguides
5.4.3. Compression Core

5.5. Professional Acoustic Enclosures

5.5.1. Infinite Screen
5.5.2. Acoustic Suspension. Design. Modal Problems
5.5.3. Low Frequency Reflector (Reflex). Design
5.5.4. Acoustic Labyrinth. Design
5.5.5. Transmission Line Design

5.6. Filtering Circuits and Crossovers

5.6.1. Passive Crossover Filters. Order

5.6.1.1. First Order and Sum Equations

5.6.2. Active Crossover Filters. Analog and Digital
5.6.3. Crossover Parameters

5.6.3.1. Paths, Crossover Frequency, Order, Slope and Quality Factor

5.6.4. Notch Filters and L-Pad and Zobel Networks

5.7. Audio Arrays

5.7.1. Single Point Source and Dual Point Source
5.7.2. Coverage. Constant and Proportional Directivity
5.7.3. Grouping of Sound Sources. Coupled Sources

5.8. Amplification Equipment

5.8.1. Class A, B, AB, C and D Amplifiers. Amplification Curves
5.8.2. Pre-Amplification and Voltage Amplification. High Impedance or Line Amplifier
5.8.3. Measurement and Calculation of the Voltage Gain of an Amplifier

5.9. Other Audio Equipment in Recording and Audio Production Studios

5.9.1. ADC/DAC Converters. Performance Characteristics
5.9.2. Equalizers. Types and Adjustment Parameters
5.9.3. Dynamics Processors. Types and Adjustment Parameters
5.9.4. Limiters, Noise Gates, Delay and Reverb Units. Adjustment Parameters
5.9.5. Mixers. Types and Functions of the Modules. Spatial Integration Problems

5.10. Monitoring in Recording Studios and Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations

5.10.1. Near-Field and Far-Field Monitors in Control Rooms
5.10.2. Flush- Mount. Acoustic Effects. Comb Filter
5.10.3. Time Alignment and Phase Correction

Module 6. Room Acoustics

6.1. Distinction of Acoustic Insulation in Architecture

6.1.1. Distinction between Acoustic Insulation and Acoustic Treatment. Improvement of Acoustic Comfort
6.1.2. Transmission Energy Balance. Incident, Absorbed and Transmitted Sound Power 
6.1.3. Sound Insulation of Enclosures. Sound Transmission Index

6.2. Transmission of Sound

6.2.1. Noise Transmission Typology. Airborne and Direct and Flanking Noise
6.2.2. Propagation Mechanisms. Reflection, Refraction, Absorption and Diffraction.
6.2.3. Sound Reflection and Absorption Rates
6.2.4. Sound Transmission Paths between Two Adjacent Enclosures

6.3. Sound Insulation Performance of Buildings

6.3.1. Apparent Sound Reduction Index, R'
6.3.2. Standardized Difference in Level, DnT
6.3.3. Standardized Difference in Level, Dn

6.4. Quantities for Describing the Sound Insulation Performance of Elements

6.4.1. Acoustic Reduction Index, R
6.4.2. Acoustic Reduction Improvement Ratio, ΔR
6.4.3. Normalized Difference in Level of an Element, Dn,e

6.5. Airborne Sound Insulation Between Enclosures

6.5.1. Statement of the Problem
6.5.2. Calculation Model
6.5.3. Measurement Indexes
6.5.4. Technical Construction Solutions

6.6. Impact Noise Insulation Between Enclosures

6.1.1. Statement of the Problem
6.1.2. Calculation Model
6.1.3. Measurement Indexes
6.1.4. Technical Construction Solutions

6.7. Airborne Noise Insulation against External Noise

6.7.1. Statement of the Problem
6.7.2. Calculation Model
6.7.3. Measurement Indexes
6.7.4. Technical Construction Solutions

6.8. Analysis of Interior to Exterior Noise Transmission

6.8.1. Statement of the Problem
6.8.2. Calculation Model
6.8.3. Measurement Indexes
6.8.4. Technical Construction Solutions

6.9. Analysis of Sound Levels Produced by Installation and Machinery Equipment

6.9.1. Statement of the Problem
6.9.2. Analysis of Sound Transmission through Installations
6.9.3. Measurement Indexes

6.10. Sound Absorption in Enclosed Spaces

6.10.1. Total Equivalent Absorption Area
6.10.2. Analysis of Spaces with Irregular Distribution of Absorption
6.10.3. Analysis of Irregularly Shaped Spaces

Module 7. Acoustic Insulation

7.1. Acoustic Characterization in Enclosures

7.1.1. Sound Propagation in Open Space
7.1.2. Sound Propagation in an Enclosed Space. Reflected Sound
7.1.3. Theories of Room Acoustics: Wavelet, Statistical and Geometrical Theory

7.2. Analysis of Wavelet Theory (f≤fs)

7.2.1. Modal Problems of a Room Derived from the Acoustic Wave Equation
7.2.2. Axial, Tangential and Oblique Modes

7.2.2.1. Three-Dimensional Equation and Modal Strengthening Characteristics of the Different Types of Modes

7.2.3. Modal Density. Schroeder Frequency. Spectral Curve of Theory Application 

7.3. Modal Distribution Criteria

7.3.1. Golden Measurements

7.3.1.1. Other Posterior Measurements (Bolt, Septmeyer, Louden, Boner, Sabine)

7.3.2. Walker and Bonello Criterion
7.3.3. Bolt Diagram

7.4. Statistical Theory Analysis (fs≤f≤4fs)

7.4.1. Homogeneous Diffusion Criterion. Sound Temporal Energy Balance
7.4.2. Direct and Reverberant Field. Critical Distance and Constant of the Room
7.4.3. TR. Sabine Calculation. Energy Decay Curve (ETC Curve)
7.4.4. Optimal Reverberation Time. Beranek Tables

7.5. Analysis of the Geometrical Theory (f≥4fs)

7.5.1. Specular and Non-Specular Reflection. Application of Snell's Law for f≥4fs
7.5.2. First Order Reflections. Echogram
7.5.3. Floating Echo

7.6. Materials for Acoustic Conditioning. Absorption

7.6.1. Absorption of Membranes and Fibers. Porous Materials
7.6.2. Acoustic Reduction Coefficient NRC
7.6.3. Variation of Absorption as a Function of the Material Characteristics (Thickness, Porosity, Density, etc.)

7.7. Parameters for the Evaluation of Acoustic Quality in Enclosures

7.7.1. Energetic Parameters (G, C50, C80, ITDG)
7.7.2. Reverberation Parameters (TR, EDT, BR, Br)
7.7.3. Spatiality Parameters (IACCE, IACCL, LG, LFE, LFCE)

7.8. Acoustic Design Procedures and Considerations for Room Design

7.8.1. Reduction of Direct Sound Attenuation from Room Shape
7.8.2. Analysis of Room Shape in Relation to Reflections
7.8.3. Prediction of the Noise Level in a Room

7.9. Acoustic Diffusers

7.9.1. Polycylindrical Diffusers
7.9.2. Schroeder Maximum Sequence Length (MLS) Diffusers
7.9.3. Quadratic Residual Schroeder Diffusers (QRD)

7.9.3.1. One-Dimensional QRD Diffusers
7.9.3.2. Two-Dimensional QRD Diffusers
7.9.3.3. Primitive Root Schroeder Diffusers (PRD)

7.10. Variable Acoustics in Multifunctional Spaces. Elements for Their Design

7.10.1. Design of Variable Acoustics Spaces from Variable Physical Elements
7.10.2. Design of Variable Acoustics Spaces from Electronic Systems
7.10.3. Comparative Analysis of the Use of Physical Elements versus Electronic Systems

Module 8. Acoustic Installations and Testing

8.1. Acoustic Study and Reports

8.1.1. Types of Acoustic Technical Reports
8.1.2. Contents of Studies and Reports
8.1.3. Types of Acoustic Tests

8.2. Planning and Development of Airborne Sound Insulation Tests

8.2.1. Measurement Requirements
8.2.2. Recording of Results
8.2.3. Test Report

8.3. Evaluation of Global Parameters for Airborne Sound Insulation of Buildings and Building Elements

8.3.1. Procedure for the Evaluation of Global Parameters
8.3.2. Comparative Method
8.3.3. Spectral Matching Terms (C or Ctr)
8.3.4. Results Evaluation

8.4. Planning and Development of Impact Noise Insulation Tests

8.4.1. Measurement Requirements
8.4.2. Recording of Results
8.4.3. Test Report

8.5. Evaluation of Global Parameters for Impact Noise Insulation of Buildings and Building Elements

8.5.1. Procedure for the Evaluation of Global Parameters
8.5.2. Comparative Method
8.5.3. Results Evaluation

8.6. Planning and Development of Airborne Sound Insulation Tests in Facades

8.6.1. Measurement Requirements
8.6.2. Recording of Results
8.6.3. Test Report

8.7. Planning and Development of Reverberation Time Tests

8.7.1. Measurement Requirements: Performance Venues
8.7.2. Measurement Requirements: Ordinary Enclosures
8.7.3. Measurement Requirements: Open-Plan Offices
8.7.4. Recording of Results
8.7.5. Test Report

8.8. Planning and Development of Tests to Measure the Speech Transmission Index (STI) in Enclosures

8.8.1. Measurement Requirements
8.8.2. Recording of Results
8.8.3. Test Report

8.9. Planning and Development of Tests for the Evaluation of Interior-to-Exterior Noise Transmission

8.9.1. Basic Measurement Requirements
8.9.2. Recording of Results
8.9.3. Test Report

8.10. Noise Control

8.10.1. Types of Sound Limiting Devices
8.10.2. Sound Limiters

8.10.2.1. Peripherals

8.10.3. Ambient Noise Meter

Module 9. Recording Systems and Studio Recording Techniques

9.1. The Recording Studio

9.1.1. The Recording Room
9.1.2. Design of Recording Rooms
9.1.3. The Control Room
9.1.4. Control Room Design

9.2. The Recording Process

9.2.1. Pre-Production
9.2.2. Recording in the Studio
9.2.3. Post-Production

9.3. Technical Production in the Recording Studio

9.3.1. Roles and Responsibilities in Production
9.3.2. Creativity and Decision Making
9.3.3. Resource Management
9.3.4. Type of Recording
9.3.5. Room Types
9.3.6. Technical Equipment

9.4. Audio Formats

9.4.1. Audio File Formats
9.4.2. Audio Quality and Data Compression
9.4.3. Format Conversion and Resolution

9.5. Cables and Connectors

9.5.1. Power Cabling
9.5.2. Charging Cabling
9.5.3. Analog Signal Cabling
9.5.4. Digital Signal Cabling
9.5.5. Balanced, Unbalanced, Stereo and Monophonic Signal

9.6. Audio Interfaces

9.6.1. Functions and Characteristics of Audio Interfaces
9.6.2. Configuration and Use of Audio Interfaces
9.6.3. Choosing the Right Interface for Each Project

9.7. Studio Headphones

9.7.1. Structure
9.7.2. Types of Headphones
9.7.3. Specifications
9.7.4. Binaural Playback

9.8. The Audio Chain

9.8.1. Signal Routing
9.8.2. Recording Chain
9.8.3. Monitoring Chain
9.8.4. MIDI Recording

9.9. Mixer

9.9.1. Types of Inputs and Their Characteristics
9.9.2. Channel Functions
9.9.3. Mixers
9.9.4. DAW Controllers

9.10. Studio Microphone Techniques

9.10.1. Microphone Positioning
9.10.2. Microphone Selection and Configuration
9.10.3. Advanced Microphone Techniques

Module 10. Environmental Acoustics and Action Plans

10.1. Analysis of Environmental Acoustics

10.1.1. Sources of Environmental Noise
10.1.2. Types of Environmental Noise as a Function of its Temporal Evolution
10.1.3. Effects of Environmental Noise on Human Health and the Environment

10.2. Indicators and Parameters of Environmental Noise

10.2.1. Aspects that Influence the Measurement of Environmental Noise
10.2.2. Indicators of Environmental Noise

10.2.2.1. Day-Evening-Night Level (Lden)
10.2.2.2. Day-Night Level (Ldn)

10.2.3. Others Indicators of Environmental Noise

10.2.3.1. Traffic Noise Index (TNI)
10.2.3.2. Noise Pollution Level (NPL)
10.2.3.3. Level SEL

10.3. Measurement of Environmental Noise

10.3.1. International Measurement Standards and Protocols
10.3.2. Measurement Procedures
10.3.3. Environmental Noise Assessment Report

10.4. Noise Maps and Action Plans

10.4.1. Noise Measurements
10.4.2. General Noise Mapping Process
10.4.3. Noise Control Action Plans

10.5. Sources of Environmental Noise: Types

10.5.1. Traffic Noise
10.5.2. Railroad Noise
10.5.3. Aircraft Noise
10.5.4. Activity Noise

10.6. Noise Sources: Control Measures

10.6.1. Source Control
10.6.2. Propagation Control
10.6.3. Receiver Control

10.7. Traffic Noise Prediction Models

10.7.1. Traffic Noise Prediction Methods
10.7.2. Theories of Generation and Propagation
10.7.3. Factors Influencing Noise Generation
10.7.4. Factors affecting Propagation

10.8. Acoustic Barriers

10.8.1. Operation of an Acoustic Barrier. Principles
10.8.2. Types of Acoustic Barriers
10.8.3. Design of Acoustic Barriers

10.9. Evaluation of Noise Exposure in the Workplace

10.9.1. Identification of the Consequences of Exposure to High Noise Levels
10.9.2. Methods for Measuring and Assessing Noise Exposure (ISO 9612:2009)
10.9.3. Exposure Indices and Maximum Exposure Values
10.9.4. Technical Measures for Limiting Exposure

10.10. Assessment of Exposure to Mechanical Vibration Transmitted to the Human Body

10.10.1. Identification of the Consequences of Exposure to Whole Body Vibration
10.10.2. Methods of Measurement and Assessment 
10.10.3. Exposure Indices and Maximum Exposure Values
10.10.4. Technical Measures for Limiting Exposure

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