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Eskmeals gun noise

Abstract

A work programme was undertaken to:

  • Establish the levels of noise, particularly impulse noise, on site,
  • Assess the noise levels against current and potential future health and safety criteria,
  • To assess the risk to employees and site visitors hearing.

Investigators

  • David Waddington
  • Geoff Kerry

Location

Eskmeals firing range

Duration

November 2004 – March 2005

Sponsor

QinetiQ

Measurements

Noise measurements of a 120mm Tank gun, and of a 155mm AS90 gun

Publications

Eskmeals Report SAL0401.doc

Eskmeals Report SAL0402.doc

Links

David Waddington homepage

Geoff Kerry homepage

Contact

Dr David Waddington

Seminars

  • Webinar 11/6/25: Future Homes Project: Acoustics research to facilitate Net Zero targets
  • Webinar 28/5/25: An Introduction to NERIC: The People, Projects and Practical Considerations
  • Webinar 14/5/25: Soundscapy: Open Source Software in Soundscape

Contact Us

Head of Acoustics Research
Professor David Waddington
d.c.waddington@salford.ac.uk

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