A review of the noise related Australian design rules and engine brake noise : discussion paper for comment / prepared by W. Harry Close, Apelbaum Consulting Group P/L
Published
[Melbourne] : National Road Transport Commission, 2001
1. Introduction -- 2. Comparison of Australian and overseas vehicle noise standards, practices and policies -- 3. The impact of road transport noise on the community -- 4. Conclusions, issues, options and initiatives -- 5. Stakeholders issues and initiatives -- Appendices: App. 1. Vehicle noise and consensus standards : an historical perspective -- App. 2. Consultations -- Abbreviations
Summary
This report compares vehicle noise standards in Australia with those of USA, Europe and Japan. It examines differences in testing protocols, data handling and in-service regulation of noise standards. It also exxamines engine brake noise test data from around the world and proposes a range of options and intiatives for improving new vehicle and in-service noise levels
Analysis
Motor vehicle engines
Road traffic
Noise
Australian standards
Statistics
Notes
"April 2001" -- T.p
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-156)