MEASUREMENT AND ANALYSIS OF SOUND LEVELS FROM A RASS SITE NEAR BARROW, ALASKA

Measurements of sound levels from an acoustic source for a RASS (Radio Acoustic Sounding System) system have been analyzed in support of the environmental assessment and permitting for an ARM (Atmospheric Radia tion Measurement) site near Barrow, Alaska. Background sound levels an d noise levels at two frequencies have been measured as a function of distance from the source, The Fast Field Program (FFP) is used to extr apolate the data for cases where the sound levels are significant at t he maximum measurement range. The FFP is also used to investigate the effect of wind direction for three of the highest level days. (C) 1997 Published by Elsevier Science Ltd.