ME 563 Acoustics Media & Design
This applied course covers design and measurement related issues in acoustics. Topics include the acoustics of natural and artificial porous media like gravel, mineral wool, foams and grass. The course addresses the use and design of data acquisition systems, the design of sound absorbers materials as well as the design of apparatuses for measuring acoustic properties. Experimental topics includes, impedance tube measurements, room acoustic measurements and design topics includes, design of sound absorber materials, design of acoustic measurement apparatus: porosity, flow resistivity and tortuosity apparatus. Open to seniors with department consent