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Description / Abstract:
Overview
This standard covers letter symbols' for physical quantities2
used in the science and technology of acoustics; it also covers
abbreviations for a number of acoustical levels and related
measures that are in common use.
The science and technology of acoustics include sound,
ultrasound, and infra-sound in all media: gases, especially air;
liquids, especially water; and solids are examples of media with
which acoustics is concerned. There are many specialties in
acoustics, a few of which are speech, hearing, music, noise
control, vibration, shock, and sonar.
The symbols given in this standard are intended for all
applications, including use in text and equations; in graphs and
diagrams; and on panels, labels, and nameplates.
"General principles of letter symbol standardization" common to
SCCl4 standards are given before the more specialized "principles
applicable to letter symbols and abbreviations for quantities used
in acoustics." These are followed by the "introduction to the
tables" and a "bibliography."