Further Information

• A Beginner's Guide to Uncertainty of Measurement
• The Association of Noise Consultants

Bibliography

• BS ISO 3534-1:1993 "Statistics - Vocabulary and symbols - Part 1: Probability and general statistical terms"
• BS 3539:1986 "Specification for Sound level meters for the measurement of noise emitted by motor vehicles"
• BS 4847:1989 / IEC 60386:1972 "Method of measurement of speed fluctuations in sound recording and reproducing equipment"
• BS ISO 5725-1:1994 "Accuracy (trueness and precision) of measurement methods and results - Part 1: General principles and definitions"
• BS ISO 5725-2:1994 "Accuracy (trueness and precision) of measurement methods and results - Part 2: Basic method for the determination of repeatability and reproducibility of a standard measurement method"
• BS EN 60651:1994 / IEC 60651:1979 "Specification for Sound level meters"
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• GUM:1993, Guide to the expression of uncertainty in measurement. BIPM, IEC, IFCC, ISO, IUPAC, IUPAP, OIML

Acknowledgements

In presenting this guide the contributions of all the technical experts involved are gratefully acknowledged. NPL has collaborated with Richard Tyler at AVI Ltd., and Andrew Jellyman of Birmingham City Council.

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