August 22, 2012
Massachusetts, Noise

Wind Turbine Acoustic Investigation: Infrasound and Low-Frequency Noise — A Case Study

Ambrose, Stephen; Rand, Robert; and Krogh, Carmen

Abstract. Wind turbines produce sound that is capable of disturbing local residents and is reported to cause annoyance, sleep disturbance, and other health-related impacts. An acoustical study was conducted to investigate the presence of infrasonic and low-frequency noise emissions from wind turbines located in Falmouth, Massachusetts, USA. During the study, the investigating acousticians experienced adverse health effects consistent with those reported by some Falmouth residents. The authors conclude that wind turbine acoustic energy was found to be greater than or uniquely distinguishable from the ambient background levels and capable of exceeding human detection thresholds. The authors emphasize the need for epidemiological and laboratory research by health professionals and acousticians concerned with public health and well-being to develop effective and precautionary setback distances for industrial wind turbines that protect residents from wind turbine sound.

Bulletin of Science Technology Society, August 17, 2012 [1]

Download original document: “Wind Turbine Acoustic Investigation: Infrasound and Low-Frequency Noise – A Case Study [2]


URL to article:  https://www.wind-watch.org/documents/wind-turbine-acoustic-investigation-infrasound-and-low-frequency-noise-a-case-study/


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[1] August 17, 2012: http://bst.sagepub.com/content/early/2012/07/30/0270467612455734.abstract

[2] Wind Turbine Acoustic Investigation: Infrasound and Low-Frequency Noise – A Case Study: https://docs.wind-watch.org/ambrose2012.pdf