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Glossary: Acoustics

 
 
Acoustics is the branch of physics concerned with the properties of sound. Acoustics can be measured by NVH, an industry term that stands for noise, vibration, and harshness.
 
 

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The Sound of the Giant: Modeling Stadium Acoustics at Estadio Azteca

A COMSOL team, led by Ed Fontes, analyzed the acoustics of el gigante's sound system using modeling and simulation.

How to Listen to an Unbuilt Car’s Cabin

Acoustic simulation lets you visualize and hear the audio inside a car before it’s built.

COMSOL Version 6.3 Officially Available

Latest version includes GPU-accelerated simulations, Electric Discharge Module, and updates for enhanced modeling productivity, COMSOL reports.

Engineering the Perfect Sound

Researchers and musicians alike are turning to FEA and CFD to help with instrument design. 

COMSOL Event Series to Target Acoustics Simulation

Three virtual COMSOL Day events will tout the impact of multiphysics simulation for industries that generate audio and acoustics products.

Designing the Gold Standard of Immersive Audio for Virtual Reality Gaming

Tectonic Audio Labs created a state-of-the-art balanced mode radiator speaker using electromagnetics, mechanical, and acoustics simulation.

ZWMeshWorks 2021 CAE Platform Has Ready-Made Pre- and Post-Processors

ZWMeshWorks 2021 can integrate multidisciplinary solvers, benefiting developers in different industries and improving the development efficiency of professional CAE software.

Automotive Acoustic Engineering Services Market Worth $4.80 Billion by 2027

Government regulations regarding noise pollution and customer preference for enhanced cabin comfort and luxury features drive growth of global automotive acoustic engineering services market.

Podcast: Is Your Car a Good Listener?

Acoustic Simulation Experts Discuss Audio Analysis in Automotive

Is Your Car a Good Listener?

Breaking down the role of acoustics analysis in electric and autonomous vehicle development.

Eckel Enables Briggs & Stratton to Build Ultra-Quiet Product Test Environment

The two anechoic chambers were designed and build by ACS and Eckel, which was also tasked with supplying the acoustic treatment for the test chambers.

Editor’s Pick: Aero-Acoustics and Vibro-Acoustics Simulations Extended for Turbomachinery

New wizard helps predict tonal and broadband noise for turbomachinery.

Wizard Speeds Turbomachinery Acoustics Analyses

Integrated aero-acoustics and vibro-acoustics simulation suite updated.

Brigham Young Researches Acoustic Waves with Spectrum Digitizer

Time reversal signal processing used to create virtual source of spherical waves.

Space Structures uses ESI Software to Secure Satellite Panels during Launch

Space Structures used ESI’s vibro-acoustic simulation software VA One to virtually test their designs in various acoustic noise environments.

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