Wind Turbine Acoustic Investigation: Infrasound and Low-Frequency Noise--A Case Study

Autor/inn/en	Ambrose, Stephen E.; Rand, Robert W.; Krogh, Carmen M. E.
Titel	Wind Turbine Acoustic Investigation: Infrasound and Low-Frequency Noise--A Case Study
Quelle	In: Bulletin of Science, Technology & Society, 32 (2012) 2, S.128-141 (14 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0270-4676
DOI	10.1177/0270467612455734
Schlagwörter	Energy; Power Technology; Acoustics; Case Studies; Health; Environmental Influences; Measurement; Massachusetts + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Energie; Antriebstechnik; Akustik; Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study; Gesundheit; Environmental influence; Umwelteinfluss; Messverfahren; Master-Studiengang
Abstract	Wind turbines produce sound that is capable of disturbing local residents and is reported to cause annoyance, sleep disturbance, and other health-related impacts. An acoustical study was conducted to investigate the presence of infrasonic and low-frequency noise emissions from wind turbines located in Falmouth, Massachusetts, USA. During the study, the investigating acousticians experienced adverse health effects consistent with those reported by some Falmouth residents. The authors conclude that wind turbine acoustic energy was found to be greater than or uniquely distinguishable from the ambient background levels and capable of exceeding human detection thresholds. The authors emphasize the need for epidemiological and laboratory research by health professionals and acousticians concerned with public health and well-being to develop effective and precautionary setback distances for industrial wind turbines that protect residents from wind turbine sound. (Contains 2 tables and 19 figures.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10