THE SOUND ENVIRONMENT IN LOCOMOTIVE CABS
Measurements of the sound environment in locomotive cabs including audible warnings perceived by crew members are described. Data was collected during two different test runs under diverse conditions, one on the Long Island R.R. and the other on the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway. The crew's working environment was found to approach the exposure limits set in the Walsh-Healey Public Contract Service Act. Tape recordings from each run indicate the following elements as significant: engine noise, horn sounds and air brake application noise. Data indicate sound level readings taken under various operating conditions in the cab. The study does not include a definition of legal exposure from observed data. The study suggests that because measurements of noise level in a typical locomotive cab approach the limits allowed in the Walsh-Healy Act, a more detailed survey would be desirable to determine whether exposure do exceed legal limits, and if so under what conditions. Forms of frequency analysis used in the study are also explained. (Author)
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Systems Consultants, Incorporated
New York, NY United States -
Authors:
- Aurelius, J P
- Publication Date: 1971-7
Media Info
- Media Type: Digital/other
- Pagination: 33 p.
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Air brakes; Cabs (Vehicle compartments); Locomotives; Noise; Vehicle interiors
- Identifier Terms: Long Island Rail Road; St. Louis-San Francisco Railway
- Uncontrolled Terms: Railroad noise
- Old TRIS Terms: Cab acoustic measurements; Walsh-healey act/locomotive cab noise
- Subject Areas: Environment; Railroads;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00024931
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Jan 21 1973 12:00AM