Evaluation of smartphone sound level meter applications as a reliable tool for noise monitoring.
Noise is a constant and ongoing health hazard across many workplaces and industries worldwide. The effective management of noise-related health effects is primarily dependent on accurate measurements of sound levels. The accuracy and feasibility of smartphone sound level meter applications (apps) fo...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Occupational & Environmental Hygiene Vol. 16; no. 9; pp. 620 - 628 |
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| Formato: | pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Sep2019
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