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TRUCKMAKERS NEWS * Sweden - Volvo's sophisticated sound lab seeks the sound of silence
Gothenburg, Sweden -HGV (Ireland) -11 June 2009: -- The work carried out at Volvo Trucks' sound lab is all about controlling noise levels. A truck driver experiences a variety of different sounds while working, some of which might be considered pleasant but, for the most part, the work of the sound engineers focuses on keeping unwelcome noise to a bare minimum... Low, monotonous sounds are known to reduce brain activity," adds Christina Keulemans, Feature Leader, In-Cab noise at Volvo Trucks. "The driver gets tired and, eventually, risks falling asleep."... The noise made by on-board systems can also be disturbing, especially when drivers are trying to sleep or rest... Drivers who are prevented from sleeping well are seldom the safest or most efficient on the road... At Volvo Trucks' sound lab noise can be tested in a variety of different ways... (Photo from volvo: Cab visibility)
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