What a great application of acoustics in surgical medicine
Check out this wonderful presentation by Professor Micheal Destrade titled Going Skin Deep FAMELAB IRELAND NATIONAL FINAL 2016 https://youtu.be/d1ijeCHGDLc
Rollercoaster riders urged not to scream or shout at theme park in Devon
Thrill-seekers are being told not to scream or shout on a rollercoaster in Devon for fear of upsetting the local community. People attending the Big Sheep park have to promise to stay quiet when they get on the new ride - 'the Big One' - after nearby residents complained about the noise coming from it. [...]
Third Heathrow runway risks legal challenge over noise, rival claims
The backers of an independent proposal to lengthen one of Heathrow’s existing runways have become the latest group to warn that the Government risks a legal challenge if it backs rival plans to build a third landing strip. Heathrow Hub, which is led by former Concorde pilot Captain Jock Lowe, has argued that worries about jet engine [...]
House alarms and noise pollution
Sir, – As I sit here in my apartment, the persistent shrieking of a nearby house alarm that started eight hours ago continues to destroy the peace of the weekend. With the owners away and no way of communicating with them, there is little I can do about this situation short of trespass and vandalism. [...]
Chartered Institute of Building Ireland Training on Sound Insulation Testing
Building Regulations TG Document 'E' (Sound) Status Open Date: 11th April 2016 Time: 18:00 Type: CPD training Meeting Point: Radisson Hotel Ennis Road, Limerick Cost: Free of Charge Booking Details Name: Mandy Coleman Email: mcoleman@ciob.org.uk Tel: 00 353(0)1 236 9851 The presentation is designed as an introduction to sound insulation testing and the requirements within the Irish [...]
Audio Compression, MP3, Bit Rates and more….
Are you interested in audio compression (analogue), digital compression, audio limiting and bit rates? Trevor Cox asks whether compression can detract from our enjoyment of recorded music - does it matter that what we hear may not be the same as what the musicians heard in the studio? How important is high quality reproduction? He looks [...]
Police hearing loss: £135m paid in compensation
Police have paid out more than £135m to settle claims by former officers who said their hearing was damaged during the course of their duties. Almost half that bill, more than £65m, was for legal fees. Details of payments have been revealed by the PSNI in response to a Freedom of Information request by Belfast-based [...]
Free Training Webinar: Building Regulations on TG Document E (Sound) on Tuesday 10th May 2016
A Free Training Webinar on Sound Insulation Testing and requirements set out in the 2014 Building Regulation Technical Guidance Document E (TGD-E), which came into effect on the 1st of July 2015. It should be noted that sound insulation testing is mandatory since the 1st of July 2015 on all residential dwellings that share connected walls and floors. The [...]
Court case Couple who claim ‘excruciating’ helicopter noise stopped Tess Daly buying their home win £600k compensation
Norman Peires and his wife Lorna said the nightmare din of chopper blades coming from a nearby aerodrome blighted their happiness and slashed the value of their luxury home. A super-rich couple who claimed 'excruciating' noise from helicopters stopped them from selling their £4m home to Strictly presenter Tess Daly, have scored a landmark High [...]
Decision on children’s hospital delayed up to three months
A decision on planning permission for the new National Children’s Hospital has been delayed by up to three months. An Bord Pleanála was due to make a decision on the €65 0 million project by next week, but now says a decision will be announced before May 12th. The board says the delay is due to [...]