ASA Standards: Driving the Future for Acoustics
ASA Standards excels in generating, promoting, and disseminating knowledge and practical applications in the fields of Acoustics, Mechanical Vibration and Shock, Bioacoustics, Animal Bioacoustics, and Noise through the development of national and international standards.
Participate in Standards Development
Become an ASA Standards Member and join in helping define and support solutions in acoustics and contribute to ASA Standards development on one or more of our Accredited Standards Committees:
ASC S1
Acoustics
ASC S2
Mechanical Vibration and Shock
ASC S3
Bioacoustics
ASC S3/SC 1
Animal Bioacoustics
ASC S12
Noise
You can also participate in an ASA Standards Working Group and help craft and publish the next generation of ASA Standards.
Click on our Working Groups tab below to learn more:
Participate in International Standards Development
On behalf of ANSI, the U.S. National Standards Body representing the United States on international standards development matters, ASA Standards administers nine U.S. Technical Advisory Groups and provides U.S. stakeholders with access to international standards development in ISO and IEC – from participating and formulating the U.S. vote to an opportunity for industry experts to serve on ISO and IEC working groups.
ISO/TC TAG 108
Mechanical Vibration and Shock
ISO/TC TAG 43
Acoustics
ISO/TC TAG 43/SC 1
Noise
ISO/TC TAG 43/SC 3
Underwater Acoustics
IEC/TC TAG 29
Electroacoustics
Buy ASA Standards and Technical Reports
We publish and sell ASA Standards and Technical Reports covering the breadth of the Acoustics field: Acoustics, Mechanical Vibration and Shock, Bioacoustics (including Animal Bioacoustics) and Noise. Our portfolio comprises more than 153 voluntary consensus standards and technical reports.
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Membership
ASA Standards Members directly impact the development of Standards that drive superior products and services in the acoustics field. Whether you represent a producer, user, professional society, government agency or consultant, we encourage you to join ASA Standards — and be a part of our dynamic network.
Benefits
- Participation and Voting Privileges of ASA Standards Projects
- Participation in Balloting of International Standards Projects
- Complimentary ASA Standards and Technical Reports
- Participate and Network in ASA’s Annual Meetings
- Appointment as Expert in Standards Activities
- Eligibility for Officer Roles on ASA Standards Committees
- Free Membership Listing
- Interact with Representatives of Consumers, Producers, Users, Government Agencies Who are Experts in Driving Consensus
- Have the Opportunity to Interact with Professionals and Experts from Around the World
- Recognition for Contribution to the Development of National and International Industry-accepted Standards
- Showcase your Leadership and Technical Expertise by Contributing to the Development of High Quality, Timely Market-Relevant Standards
Testimonials
"I have gained the most from the associations made while participating in working groups to write standards."
“I have gained the most from the associations made while participating in working groups to write standards. I am most proud of my part in developing the standards used to protect the hearing of our warfighters . . . I feel that the Army benefits greatly from the experience I have gained here.”
Angélique Scharine
Senior Research Psychologist
DEVCOM U.S. Army Research Laboratory
"I first started in standards at a regional level, but when I was asked to participate on behalf of a not-for-profit organization 14 years ago through ASA, it opened a whole new world."
“I first started in standards at a regional level, but when I was asked to participate on behalf of a not-for-profit organization 14 years ago through ASA, it opened a whole new world. Standards work and the content of each one is important and being involved in that is a mixture of frustration and reward, but reward always wins out! Participating and interacting with others around the country and the globe allow our sphere of experts, peers, and actual friends to expand more than I ever imagined. The work, although challenging at times, is meaningful and fulfilling; I am truly better because of the Standards experience.”
Brian Biby
Senior Engineer
Cleveland-Cliffs
"The work on standards has fostered collaboration between government, academic, manufacturers and industry leaders to improve the hearing health for the U.S. and the world."
“I first became involved with ANSI standards in 1995 to develop testing and rating methods for hearing protection devices. I was working at NIOSH (the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) and we were investigating testing methods for laboratories to assess HPD attenuation. The ANSI S12 WG11 updated the attenuation testing standard for passive HPDs (earmuffs, earplugs, and banded protectors). WG11 also created a new method to describe the attenuation and a method to assess the performance of active noise control and level dependent HPDs. Finally WG11 developed a method to compare HPD Fit Testing systems to laboratory tests. This has led to the first ever regulation in the Department of Defense to require HPD Fit testing for at-risk civilian and active duty employees. The work on standards has fostered collaboration between government, academic, manufacturers and industry leaders to improve the hearing health for the U.S. and the world.”
William J. Murphy
Senior Scientist
Stephenson and Stephenson Research and Consulting
"As Chair of ANSI S12, my work with ASA Standards has been profoundly fulfilling."
“As Chair of ANSI S12, my work with ASA Standards has been profoundly fulfilling. Leading this committee has allowed me to drive critical advancements in noise standards, which directly impact the world around us and improve people’s lives by promoting healthier, quieter environments. This experience has not only enhanced my expertise but also significantly contributed to public well-being.”
Douglas Winker
Chair ASC S12
ETS-Lindgren Acoustic Systems
"This rewarding teamwork has broadened my perspectives and helps people to recognize the value of preserving detailed information about scientific methods and results."
“Few people plan to become involved in standards. I wanted researchers to be able to conduct long-term ecological analysis with acoustics. The field had no set way to document detailed methods and results for passive acoustic monitoring, which is what led me to this effort. This rewarding teamwork has broadened my perspectives and helps people to recognize the value of preserving detailed information about scientific methods and results.”
Marie Roch
Professor of Computer Science
San Diego State University
Governance
ASA Standards are governed by the ASA Committee on Standards (ASACOS) which directs policy, financing, and program oversight. ASACOS serves as an essential conduit to disseminate knowledge in the field of acoustics and vibration to users in industry, government and academia.
Meetings and Events
Committee meetings are among the many ways to get involved, network and contribute to the field of acoustics — we welcome your participation.
National
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| November 6, 2024 | Meeting of ASA Standards ASACOS Steering | Virtual (11:00am ET) |
| November 6, 2024 | Meeting of ASA Standards ASACOS | Virtual (3:00pm ET) |
| Nov. 18-22, 2024 | 187th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America | Virtual |
| May 18-23, 2025 | 188th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America | New Orleans, LA |
| Dec. 1-5, 2025 | 189th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America | Honolulu, Hawaii |
| May 11-15, 2026 | 190th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America | Philadelphia, PA |
International
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2024 | ISO/TC 108 Meeting | Virtual |
| Oct. 21-25, 2024 | ISO/TC 43 and Subcommittees Meetings | Berlin, Germany |
| April 7-11, 2026 | ISO/TC 108/SC 5 Meetings | London (United Kingdom) |
If you need assistance, please email us at: standards@acousticalsociety.org
ASA Travel Awards
ASA encourages international collaboration in standards development and provides two travel awards for greater participation.
Take a moment to review qualifications and procedures for both the International Standards Travel Award and the RW Young Travel Award. Then submit the application so that we can determine which is best suited in assisting you with offsetting your international travel expenses!
If you need assistance, please contact us at ASATAG.TC@acousticalsociety.org
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