It would be difficult to account for the large range of sound levels in human hearing using a linear scale, so the decibel is a logarithmic unit. Some people describe one decibel as the "just noticeable difference" of intensity between two sounds, but this only holds for quieter sounds. The...
How the problem of car horn noise was solved in Japan: A historial study toward soundscape designNagahata, KojiINTER-NOISE and NOISE-CON Congress and Conference Proceedings
Before we describe the nation’s capital in more detail, many people ask us if it’s possible to get from Miami to Nassau by boat or yacht and the answer is a qualified “Yes”. Yes, it is possible but it’s expensive. There is currently no regular scheduled ferry service from Miami...
Take a moment to seewhat is going on around you right now, right where you are You may be missing something wonderful.1. Which of the following words can best describe the viewer's feelings when seeing the blind cross the street?A. Relieved; Guilty; NervousB. Amazed; Nervous; RelievedC...
Atmos is, in Dolby’s own words, “the most significant development in cinema audio since surround sound.” And we’d have to agree, really (whilst also recognising that rivalDTS:X– a similar object-based surround technology – is also widely used). ...
The key word here is “natural.” Don’t shoehorn words into your title tags that make them sound weird. Ask yourself: Does it make sense? Does it read well? Does it keep the meaning? If you answer “yes” to all three questions, go ahead and add it. ...
How to Disable a Car Alarm Let’s break down a few tricks you can try to shut off your car’s alarm if the regular process doesn’t work. This guide assumes you’ve already tried to shut off the alarm using your key fob (if you haven’t, try that first!). ...
That tooting our own horn is bad behavior. So if you feel a bit awkward when it comes to sharing your greatness, here are a few ideas to play with: 1. Keep a Kudos Folder.When people spontaneously send you an email or post something on social media that makes your heart melt,save it...
Dorsey contemplates the lasting impact of Coltrane’s music and struggles to find words to do it justice. "Like, how would you describe your mother's love?" he questions with a laugh. After all, his output was contained in just a 12 year window. ...
How to Disconnect a Car Battery Ready to disconnect your battery? Here’s what you need to do: 1. Turn Off the Engine Begin by turning off your engine and removing the keys from the ignition. Attempting to disconnect the battery with the engine running could cause bodily injury and vehicle...