ISO 3747:2010

Sound Power Level — In-Situ Reference Source Method

This engineering/survey method determines sound power levels using a calibrated reference sound source to account for acoustic environmental conditions during in-situ measurements. It is particularly useful for large or immobile equipment where laboratory testing is impractical, and for on-site verification of noise compliance. The reference source approach compensates for acoustic environmental effects, improving accuracy compared to basic survey methods. Accreditation ensures proper reference source maintenance and measurement protocols are followed. This method is essential for field acceptance testing and environmental noise assessments.

What it measures

  • Sound power level (Lw) referenced to 1 pW
  • A-weighted and frequency-weighted sound power
  • Environmental acoustic correction factors
  • In-situ acoustic performance
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DIN EN ISO 17294-2 DIN EN ISO 14403-2 DIN EN ISO 13395 NF T 90-412 DIN EN ISO 7899-1 + 3 more
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DIN EN ISO 10703 NF T 90-412 DIN EN ISO 21528-1 DIN EN ISO 7899-1 VDE 414-9-11 + 3 more
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DIN EN ISO 13395 DIN EN ISO 7899-1 DIN EN ISO 6888-2 ISO 5815-1 NF T90-015-1 + 3 more
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DIN EN 13624 DIN EN 13727 DIN EN ISO 11930 DIN EN 17387 DIN EN ISO 22717 + 3 more
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NF V 04-407 DIN EN ISO 6888-1 NF V04-403 0.95) based on BS ISO 21527-2:2008 DIN EN ISO 6888-2 + 3 more
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Large industrial machinery and installation testing Environmental noise assessment and monitoring Building and construction equipment Transportation and railway noise evaluation Ventilation and HVAC system commissioning

Related Standards

  • ISO 3746 Determination of sound power levels of noise sources using sound pressure — Survey method
  • ISO 9614-1 Determination of sound power levels of noise sources by sound intensity — Part 1: Measurement at discrete points
  • ISO 12639 Acoustics — Reference sound sources for in-situ calibration of sound pressure and sound intensity measurement apparatus

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