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frequency analysis
Science; Acoustics
Analysing an overall broadband noise to identify the different contributions in different parts of the audio spectrum. Typically the analysis in made using 1/1-Octave, 1/3-Octave ...
1/n-octave
Science; Acoustics
Analysis made on a fractional part of an octave where n is the variable. Commonly used values are 1/1, 1/3, 1/12, and 1/24-octave.
piezoelectric (PE)
Science; Acoustics
Any material which provides a conversion between mechanical and electrical energy. Piezo is a Greek term which means 'to squeeze'. If mechanical stresses are applied to a ...
planning and noise
Science; Acoustics
PPG24 notes set out the UK government's policies on different aspects of planning. Local authorities must take their content into account in preparing their development plans.
pressure (P)
Science; Acoustics
Pressure is defined as the force exerted per unit area. The SI unit of pressure is the Pa Pascal or N/m 2 Newton per square meter
characteristic impedance of a medium
Science; Acoustics
Product of the equilibrium density and speed of sound in a medium.
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