Sound level meter facts for kids
A sound level meter (or sound meter) is a device used to measure sound pressure levels. It is often used to study and measure different kinds of noise, especially industrial and transport noise. The display indicates sound level in decibel units.
Images for kids
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An integrating-averaging Cirrus Research's Optimus sound level meter which complies with IEC 61672-1:2002
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A, C and Z frequency weightings for sound
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Graph of LAeq sound level measurement calculated over 5 minutes
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Graph of a continuous LAeq sound level measurement
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Graph of an LAFmax sound level measurement calculated every minute
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Noise monitoring station at Muir Woods National Monument in California
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NIOSH sound level meter application (app)
See also
In Spanish: Sonómetro para niños
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