An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

The sound energy emitted by a sound source per unit time and expressed in → decibels. Sound power, in → watts, is converted to sound power level in decibels (L), by L = 10 log (W/W₀), where W₀ is the reference power (1 x 10 ^-12 watt).

See also: → sound; → power; → level.