Ambient sound
Ambient sound is the all-encompassing sound at a given location and time which will
include sound from many sources near and far. Ambient sound can be quantified in
terms of the equivalent continuous sound pressure level.
Ref HS2 London-West Midlands Environmental Statement,November 2013, Volume 1 Glossary of terms and list of abbreviations.
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