 Impulse noise (acoustics)

Impulse noise in acoustics refers to a type of sound characterized by sudden, short-duration bursts or spikes of noise. This noise typically occurs as a result of a transient event, such as the sound of a gunshot, a clap of thunder, a loud bang, or the popping noise from fireworks. Impulse noise is characterized by its high peak sound pressure level that can be produced over a very short time, leading to a rapid rise and fall in sound pressure.