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A novel approach to the acoustic characterisation of porous road surfaces by Morgan, P.A., Watts, G.R.

“…Porous road surfaces offer an effective means of reducing the generation and propagation of noise from road traffic. However, the porosity of these surfaces…”
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Effects on roadside noise levels of sound absorptive materials in noise barriers by Watts, G.R., Godfrey, N.S.

“…There is considerable interest in the use of sound absorptive materials for reducing noise reflected from noise barriers although there is little reliable…”
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Acoustic performance of an interference-type noise-barrier profile by Watts, G.R., Morgan, P.A.

“…Full-scale tests of the acoustical performance are reported on a sound-interference-type barrier profile which has been added to an existing noise barrier used…”
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Acoustic performance of parallel traffic noise barriers by Watts, G.R.

“…Where reflective traffic noise barriers are placed on both sides of the highway there is the possibility of reflected noise from the farside barrier making a…”
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The combined effects of porous asphalt surfacing and barriers on traffic noise by Watts, G.R., Chandler-Wilde, S.N., Morgan, P.A.

“…There is considerable interest in the use of porous asphalt (PA) surfacing on highways since physical and subjective assessments of noise have indicated a…”
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Measured and predicted acoustic performance of vertically louvred noise barriers by Watts, G.R., Hothersall, D.C., Horoshenkov, K.V.

“…The paper describes model testing of the acoustic performance of vertically louvred and the corresponding predicted performance using a modified Boundary…”
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A comparison of noise measures for assessing vehicle noisiness by Watts, G.R.

“…The control of vehicle noise is currently achieved by using the A-weighted sound pressure level and measuring the maximum sound level achieved during a full…”
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The state of tranquility: Subjective perception is shaped by contextual modulation of auditory connectivity by Hunter, M.D., Eickhoff, S.B., Pheasant, R.J., Douglas, M.J., Watts, G.R., Farrow, T.F.D., Hyland, D., Kang, J., Wilkinson, I.D., Horoshenkov, K.V., Woodruff, P.W.R.

“…In this study, we investigated brain mechanisms for the generation of subjective experience from objective sensory inputs. Our experimental construct was…”
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In Situ method for determining the transmission loss of noise barriers by Watts, G.R.

“…The primary object of the work described was to develop and validate a method of measuring the airborne sound insulation in situ so that it would be possible…”
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Assessment of the diffraction efficiency of novel barrier profiles using an MLS-based approach by Watts, G.R., Morgan, P.A., Surgand, M.

“…In recent years there has been growing interest in the use of noise barrier profiles that can enhance the diffraction efficiency of plane barriers. These are…”
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Ground-borne vibration generated by vehicles crossing road humps and speed control cushions by Watts, G.R, Krylov, V.V

“…Road humps and speed cushions are used to control vehicle speeds in residential areas. Ground-borne vibrations are produced when vehicles pass over these…”
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Effect on roadside noise levels of sound absorptive materials in noise barriers by WATTS, G.R, GODFREY, N.S

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Acoustic performance of a multiple edge noise barrier profile at motorway sites by Watts, G.R

“…The primary object of the work described in this paper was to examine the roadside performance of a multiple edge profile which previous work had indicated…”
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PERCEPTION OF EXTERIOR NOISE FROM TRAFFIC RUNNING ON CONCRETE AND BITUMINOUS ROAD SURFACINGS by Watts, G.R

“…There is considerable public concern about the noise produced by traffic running on concrete road surfaces. This is considered by some to be both louder and…”
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Development of audible locating signals for use at pedestrian crossings by Watts, G.R, Godfrey, N.S, Savill, T.A

“…At light controlled crossings in several countries audible ticking sounds are used to assist visually impaired pedestrians locate the control box so that they…”
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