Noise‐Induced Annoyance

This chapter contains sections titled: Introduction Absolute Annoyance of Individual Sounds Relative Influences of Acoustical and Nonacoustical Factors on Annoyance Judgments Nature of Noise Metrics Intended to Predict Annoyance Direct Measurement of the Annoyance of Sounds Common Sources of Noise-Induced Annoyance in Community and Other Settings Annoyance as the Basis of U.S. Federal Policy on Significance of Community Noise Impacts Relationship between Annoyance and Complaints in Community Settings References