LMS Introduces NVH Observer for Vehicles

By DE Editors

LMS International (Leuven, Belgium) introduced NVH Observer, a highly detailed and subscription-based database with vehicle noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) benchmarking information. Currently, the database contains fourteen reference vehicles with plans to increase it by at least 8 vehicles on an annual basis.

For each vehicle in the database, NVH Observer includes 6,000 curves such as spectra, orders, sensitivities, TPA noise contributions, modes, and binaural time traces. The full collection of data was gathered by NVH experts from LMS Engineering Services.

NVH Observer enables members to keep their benchmarking budgets under control and access a wider range of vehicles, as well as more detailed data, while eliminating costly and time-consuming external studies.

Available 24/7, users will be able to access ready-to-use benchmarking data from practically anywhere in the world. A dedicated search interface on top of the LMS Tec.Manager database software helps users from various internal departments access relevant data much easier and faster. A few mouse clicks and users can view competitive NVH differentiators that can help strategically position new vehicles, investigate possible concepts and support solution development.

After initially establishing the system with a core group of four members from European and Japanese OEMs, NVH Observer membership is now open to all automotive development centers and suppliers worldwide.

For details, contact LMS International.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company's website.