ASA 129th Meeting - Washington, DC - 1995 May 30 .. Jun 06

4aUW8. Are ANSI standards for describing airborne impulses applicable to underwater transients?

Charles R. Greene

Greeneridge Sciences, Inc., 4512 Via Huerto, Santa Barbara, CA 93110-2324

Frank T. Awbrey

San Diego State Univ., San Diego, CA 92187-4614

ANSI standards exist for measuring and assessing airborne impulsive sounds. This paper reviews those standards and considers their applicability and utility in measuring and assessing underwater transient sounds.