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Definition of noise

DURATION OF NOISE

The duration of a noise is a key element in its perception and the discomfort or pleasure that it causes, without forgetting its intensity which may fluctuate over time. A single measurement is not sufficient in order to assess the level of a noise. The LEQ measures the discomfort caused by a noise and quantifies the noise dose received over a given time (mean intensity).

Noise constitutes risks to hearing when one is exposed:

Diagram representing the duration of noise

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