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NZS 6808:1998

Acoustics - The assessment and measurement of sound from wind turbine generators

Please note: NZS 6808:1998 is currently being revised, NZS 6808:2009 is expected to be published in late 2009

Provides a suitable method for the measurement and assessment of sound from wind turbine generators. Also provides guidance on the limits of acceptability for sound received at residential and other noise sensitive locations. The standards may be applied during the wind turbine generator or windfarm development planning process, to confirm compliance with resource consent conditions covering sound levels, and for the investigation and assessment of noise complaints arising from wind turbine generators.

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Superseded by NZS 6808:2010

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Standards NZ References:

• 6801:1991(NZS)
• 6802:1991(NZS)

Non Standards NZ References:

• IEC DIS 1400.11


• ISO 1996.1:1982


• ISO 1996.2:1987


• ISO 1996.3:1987


• ISO 9613.1:1993


• ISO 9613.2:1996

Other References:

• Berglund, B. and Lindvall, T. 1995. Community Noise - Archives of the Centre for Sensory Research Vol.2, Issue 1. Document prepared for the World Health Organization.


• ETSU W/13/00392/REP. Low Frequency Noise and Vibrations Measurement at a Modern Windfarm, first published 1977.


• ETSU-R-97. The Assessment and Rating of Noise from Windfarms, Sept. 1996 (Department of Trade-UK).


• International Energy Agency. Expert Group Study on Recommended Practices for Wind Turbine Testing and Evaluation. Part 4. Acoustics-Measurement of Noise Emission from Wind Turbines. 3rd Edition 1994.


• Laboratory and Field Studies on Infrasound and its Effects on Humans-Ulf Landstrom. Journal of Low Frequency Noise and Vibration Vol.6, No.1, 1987.