January 2010

  • Minister Welcomes IOA's New Welsh Branch

    Welsh Environment Minister Jane Davidson has welcomed the creation of the Institute Of Acoustics’ new Welsh Branch, saying she hoped it would foster a “closer relationship” between the organisation and the Assembly Government. Jane, a keynote speaker at the. more…

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    28/01/2010

  • Debate Continues over Controversial Wind Farm Noise Regulations

    The debate over government regulations for wind turbines noise should be based more on engineering issues and robust scientific evidence and less on politics, according to UK professional body, Institute Of Acoustics. There has been criticism of the regulations,. more…

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    28/01/2010

  • American Researcher Blames Wind Turbine Noise on Vibration

    The main cause of wind turbine failure, noise, wear and damage is excessive vibration, according to a leading American researcher. Daryoush Allaei spoke about problems associated with the towers at the Institute of Acoustics’ Wind Turbine Noise meeting at. more…

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    28/01/2010

  • Wind Turbine Planning 'Red Tape' to be Removed

    Owners of domestic wind turbines should carefully consider where they place the machine to avoid upsetting neighbours sensitive to their noise, according to a council official. Alick Natton, senior environmental health officer at Vale of White Horse District Council,. more…

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    28/01/2010

  • Experts Reject "Wind Turbine Syndrome"

    So-called “wind turbine syndrome” has been rejected by a panel of experts reviewing wind turbine noise and whether it affects peoples’ health. Honorary Fellow of the UK’s Institute of Acoustics Dr Geoff Leventhall joined independent experts in medicine, public. more…

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    25/01/2010

  • Silverstone Hosts Motorsports Noise Meeting

    The thought of a silent or quiet motorsport car would probably send shivers down the spine of most racing fans, but for some residents living near race circuits, that very concept would be ideal. So how do Britain’s circuits. more…

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    13/01/2010

  • Silverstone Hosts Motorsport Noise Meeting

    The thought of a silent or quiet motorsport car would probably send shivers down the spine of most racing fans, but for some residents living near race circuits, that very concept would be ideal. So how do Britain’s circuits. more…

    Posted:
    13/01/2010
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