ASA Standards: Driving the Future for Acoustics
ASA Standards excels in generating, promoting, and disseminating knowledge and practical applications in the fields of Acoustics, Mechanical Vibration and Shock, Bioacoustics, Animal Bioacoustics, and Noise through the development of national and international standards.
Participate in Standards Development
Become an ASA Standards Member and join in helping define and support solutions in acoustics and contribute to ASA Standards development on one or more of our Accredited Standards Committees:
ASC S1
Acoustics
ASC S2
Mechanical Vibration and Shock
ASC S3
Bioacoustics
ASC S3/SC 1
Animal Bioacoustics
ASC S12
Noise
You can also participate in an ASA Standards Working Group and help craft and publish the next generation of ASA Standards.
Click on our Working Groups tab below to learn more:
Participate in International Standards Development
On behalf of ANSI, the U.S. National Standards Body representing the United States on international standards development matters, ASA Standards administers nine U.S. Technical Advisory Groups and provides U.S. stakeholders with access to international standards development in ISO and IEC – from participating and formulating the U.S. vote to an opportunity for industry experts to serve on ISO and IEC working groups.
ISO/TC TAG 108
Mechanical Vibration and Shock
ISO/TC TAG 43
Acoustics
ISO/TC TAG 43/SC 1
Noise
ISO/TC TAG 43/SC 3
Underwater Acoustics
IEC/TC TAG 29
Electroacoustics
Buy ASA Standards and Technical Reports
We publish and sell ASA Standards and Technical Reports covering the breadth of the Acoustics field: Acoustics, Mechanical Vibration and Shock, Bioacoustics (including Animal Bioacoustics) and Noise. Our portfolio comprises more than 153 voluntary consensus standards and technical reports.
ASA Members can enjoy a 10% discount on all purchases by visiting our store. Mix and match your purchases with instant access to our Catalog – and take advantage of great savings, especially for your university or academic institution! Buy only the standards you need to create your custom collection.
Membership
ASA Standards Members directly impact the development of Standards that drive superior products and services in the acoustics field. Whether you represent a producer, user, professional society, government agency or consultant, we encourage you to join ASA Standards — and be a part of our dynamic network.
Benefits
- Participation and Voting Privileges of ASA Standards Projects
- Participation in Balloting of International Standards Projects
- Complimentary ASA Standards and Technical Reports
- Participate and Network in ASA’s Annual Meetings
- Appointment as Expert in Standards Activities
- Eligibility for Officer Roles on ASA Standards Committees
- Free Membership Listing
- Interact with Representatives of Consumers, Producers, Users, Government Agencies Who are Experts in Driving Consensus
- Have the Opportunity to Interact with Professionals and Experts from Around the World
- Recognition for Contribution to the Development of National and International Industry-accepted Standards
- Showcase your Leadership and Technical Expertise by Contributing to the Development of High Quality, Timely Market-Relevant Standards
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Governance
ASA Standards are governed by the ASA Committee on Standards (ASACOS) which directs policy, financing, and program oversight. ASACOS serves as an essential conduit to disseminate knowledge in the field of acoustics and vibration to users in industry, government and academia.
Meetings and Events
Committee meetings are among the many ways to get involved, network and contribute to the field of acoustics — we welcome your participation.
National
Date | Event | Location |
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November 6, 2024 | Meeting of ASA Standards ASACOS Steering | Virtual (11:00am ET) |
November 6, 2024 | Meeting of ASA Standards ASACOS | Virtual (3:00pm ET) |
Nov. 18-22, 2024 | 187th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America | Virtual |
May 18-23, 2025 | 188th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America | New Orleans, LA |
Dec. 1-5, 2025 | 189th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America | Honolulu, Hawaii |
May 11-15, 2026 | 190th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America | Philadelphia, PA |
International
Date | Event | Location |
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October 17, 2024 | ISO/TC 108 Meeting | Virtual |
Oct. 21-25, 2024 | ISO/TC 43 and Subcommittees Meetings | Berlin, Germany |
April 7-11, 2026 | ISO/TC 108/SC 5 Meetings | London (United Kingdom) |
If you need assistance, please email us at: standards@acousticalsociety.org
ASA Travel Awards
ASA encourages international collaboration in standards development and provides two travel awards for greater participation.
Take a moment to review qualifications and procedures for both the International Standards Travel Award and the RW Young Travel Award. Then submit the application so that we can determine which is best suited in assisting you with offsetting your international travel expenses!
If you need assistance, please contact us at ASATAG.TC@acousticalsociety.org
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