British & International Standards

BS 3539

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Standard Number:  BS 3539:1986

 

Title:  Specification for sound level meters for the measurement of noise emitted by motor vehicles

 

Abstract Particular requirements, procedure for the verification of accuracy, and the information to be shown on the calibration certificate.

 

Status:  Confirmed, Current

 

Publication Date:  28 February 1986

 

Confirm Date:  01 December 2005

 

Cross References:  BS 3425, BS 5969

 

Amended By:  AMD 10448 April 1999 (not available separately).

 

Draft Superseded:  85/24096 DC98/232369 DC

 

Descriptors:  Sound-level meters, Noise (environmental), Acoustic measurement, Acoustic equipment, Traffic, Road vehicles, Motor vehicles, Working range, Accuracy, Verification, Calibration, Frequencies, Testing conditions, Sensitivity

 

ICS:  17.140.30 (Noise emitted by means of transport)

 

ICS:  17.140.50 (Electroacoustics)

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