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Engineering out the noise.
Kurt Yankaskas1, Raymond Fischer2, Jesse Spence2
1ONR, United States.
Hearing Research
|January 13, 2017
Summary
The US Navy is exploring non-hearing protection strategies to reduce noise exposure and prevent hearing loss for warfighters. These methods improve onboard quality of life and enhance mission performance.
Area of Science:
- Naval Engineering
- Occupational Health
- Acoustics
Background:
- Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a significant concern for US Navy and Marine Corps personnel.
- Personal hearing protection (PHP) has limitations in comfort and effectiveness, particularly at low frequencies.
- Improper use of PHP further compromises its efficacy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate and describe non-hearing protection methods for mitigating noise exposure in naval environments.
- To present strategies that complement or replace traditional hearing protection.
- To align with updated military standards for noise control.
Main Methods:
- Focus on inherent noise reduction through ship design and advanced noise control engineering.
- Implementation of programmatic changes and proper vessel planning.
- Adherence to revised standards such as Mil-Std 1474E, Appendix F.
Main Results:
- Non-hearing protection methods offer effective noise mitigation, especially in lower frequency ranges.
- These strategies enhance warfighter performance and onboard quality of life.
- Updated military standards support these advanced noise control approaches.
Conclusions:
- The US Navy is actively implementing comprehensive noise control strategies beyond traditional hearing protection.
- These initiatives aim to significantly reduce NIHL risk and improve overall operational effectiveness.
- The described methods represent a shift towards integrated noise management in naval operations.
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