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Technology for a Quieter America

Project Status
Completed
April 12, 2011
to
September
30
2010
Sponsor
NAE member William W. Lang, Federal Highway Administration, and the National Academy of Engineering Fund
At-a-Glance
This multi-year study reviewed state-of-the-art noise-control engineering, described the technological, economic and political climate for noise control, and identified gaps in research.
Objectives
  • Technology for a Quieter America was a multi-year NAE study to review state-of-the-art noise-control engineering, describe the technological, economic and political climate for noise control, and identify gaps in research. During the past three years, a 14-member umbrella committee, chaired by NAE member George Maling of the Institute for Noise Control Engineering USA, five subcommittees, and focused working groups have explored three categories of issues related to noise-control engineering and public concerns: applications of current technologies; research and development initiatives; and intra-governmental and public relations programs.
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    ISBN978-0-309-15632-5
    Copyright2010
    Technology for a Quieter America
    Exposure to noise at home, at work, while traveling, and during leisure activities is a fact of life for all Americans. At times noise can be loud enough to damage hearing, and at lower levels it can disrupt normal living, affect sleep patterns, affect our ability to concentrate at work, interfere ...
    Authoring institutionNational Academy of Engineering
    Publication DateJanuary 1, 2010
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