New Guide for Physical Requirement Guidelines for Sensory Laboratories and Other Testing Spaces: 3rd Edition
1. Scope
This ASTM manual provides the latest guidelines for sensory research professionals who undertake the development of a new or remodeling of an existing testing space whether it be a laboratory, a multi-use facility, or temporary space.
Important to the success of any sensory evaluation program is the setting and environmental conditions in which these studies are conducted. If the appropriate controls are not employed, reduced sensitivity or biased results are potential outcomes.
Keywords
sensory, facility, design
Rationale
Update to include these features:
• Extensive listings of sources of materials, facility references, and books
• Examples of blueprints, drawings, photos, and videos are linked throughout enabling the user to see what others have done through illustrations from actual testing facilities.
• Updates to include international input, technology updates, additional expansion of product categories, how to best utilize flexible testing spaces, etc.
