The importance of acoustics in our everyday lives... 2020 is the International Year of Sound! скачать в хорошем качестве

The importance of acoustics in our everyday lives... 2020 is the International Year of Sound!

This short video takes you on an acoustics journey in our everyday lives. As part of this year's International Year of Sound, we've produced a short video that illustrates the importance of acoustics in all our lives. Noise pollution drains the economy…… ruins lives… our wellbeing ….the Cinderella pollutant … the World Health Organisation states… the burden of disease… from environmental noise… is the second-highest after air pollution. Noise affects everyone… intrusive sounds… loud auditory music… unintelligible stage performances… grossly amplified cinema sounds… debilitating factory noise… distracting office conversations… excessive construction noises… a cacophony of street noises This leads to… greater stress… anxiety… cardiovascular disease… headaches… tension… sleep deprivation… work absenteeism … escalating relationship issues … mental health deterioration … excessive body fatigue… auditory hallucinations… partial or complete deafness Soundscapes can be much better managed … which leads to… positive economic benefits for business… a healthier society… adds to overall business productivity… reduces work sickness levels… alleviates NHS pressures … requires fewer doctor visits… less tension in personal relationships… increased enjoyment in the arts Acoustics too critical to be an afterthought…… needs to be a key factor in policymaking…..Planning …. Design…. Environmental protection The Institute of Acoustics… deals with… the science of sound… its production… transmission… and effects. We offer expertise in the complex and diverse field that affects us all.