Working Group on Description and Measurement of the Ambient Sound in Parks, Wilderness Areas, and Other Quiet and/or Pristine Areas

Chair: ASA Standards

Scope: Develop and maintain standards for the description and measurement of the ambient sound in parks, wilderness areas, and other quiet and/or pristine areas, including methods for describing the natural soundscape, and assessing the impact on wildlife. Communication and liaison with S12/WG15.

• ASA/ANSI S3/SC1.100 / S12.100 – a joint project between ASC S3/SC 1 and ASC S12 – Methods to Define and Measure the Residual Sound in Protected Natural and Quiet Residential Areas