Author_Institution :
Noise Control Eng. Inc., Billerica, MA, USA
Abstract :
This paper provides some design guidance to assist in addressing and controlling underwater noise of an offshore project-be it oil rig, wind turbine, tidal power or other structure floating on the water or bottom mounted. The importance of a Plan to address and abate noise in order to achieve an underwater-radiated noise goal will be highlighted. The Plan´s elements usually include management, personnel, schedule, analysis tools, Quality Assurance/Construction inspections, verification testing, diagnostic approaches, and deliverables. These components will be addressed in the paper.
Keywords :
design engineering; noise abatement; personnel; project engineering; quality assurance; testing; underwater acoustic propagation; construction inspection; diagnostic approach; offshore project; quality assurance; underwater noise control; underwater-radiated noise goal; verification testing; Acoustics; Materials; Noise; Propagation losses; Receivers; Sea measurements; Vibrations;
