Acoustic Glossary
Noise and Vibration Terms and Parameters
X, Y and Z
Z-weighting : 'Zero' frequency weighting means no frequency weighting, that is equivalent to Linear, LIN or Flat - alternatives dB(Z) and dBZ
Zoom Analysis: : can be used in certain situations to obtain a much finer resolution, over a limited portion of the total frequency range.
Zwicker Loudness: : a technique developed by the late Prof. Dr. E. Zwicker for calculating a real-time estimate for the loudness of sound as perceived by the human ear.
Other Glossary Terms
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