AME 44099 - Special Studies: Acoustics and Noise

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

Aerospace and Mechanical Engr.

Description:

AME 44099 Special Studies introduces the physical phenomena of sound as propagating compressive waves. The following topics are studied : 1. The speed of sound propagation, the spectral decomposition of sound, sound tones and broadband noise. 2. Sound measurements and the decibel scale. Filters. 3. The wave equation and the propagation of sound in free media. 4. Elementary solutions: plane waves, monopoles, dipoles and quadropoles. 5. Absorption, reflection, refraction and diffraction of sound. 6. Propagation of sound in ducts. 7. Room acoustics. 8. Aircraft noise. 9. The physics of musical instruments.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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