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Impulsive sound

Sound characterized by one or more brief bursts of sound pressure and that is such that the duration of a single impulsive noise is usually less than 1 s. EXAMPLE:Noise from blowoff valves, relay switches. Note 1 to entry: The quantification of impulsiveness is set out in Annex B.
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ISO
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International Standard
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ISO 3381:2021(en) Railway applications — Acoustics — Noise measurement inside railbound vehicles

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