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ANSI S3SC1WG04

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

 

Co-Chair: Kurt Fristrup

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. Maintain communication and liaison with related ANSI WGs, in particular S12/WG 15, relevant US regulatory agencies and relevant international standards committees.       

Responsible for the following published standards:

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