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World-class research facilities with a focus on environmental, industrial, sound quality and transportation noise research
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Research partnerships with automotive, aerospace, computer, health science and manufacturing sectors
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State-of-the art Semi-Anechoic test facilities for consumer product testing, qualification, and jury evaluation
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Large shaker facility for product durability testing
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Participation in ISO and ANSI working groups for the development of acoustic test standards
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Development of leading edge metrics for sound quality and psychoacoustic problem solving and analysis
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Leading edge research in airport flight operations noise control using community engagement
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Structural Modal test and analysis for determination of natural frequencies, damping coefficients and correlation to FEA models
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Comprehensive acoustic analysis for product development and trouble-shooting using microphone arrays with beamforming tools for Noise source Identification and Sound Power determination.
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Material test for acoustic properties using impedance tube, including in-situ testing for aerospace applications
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Advanced test methodologies for buzz, squeak and rattle (BSR) detection
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Provides application of spherical beam-forming for buzz, squeak and rattle (BSR) detection
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Beamforming applications for the abatement of mining, rail and aerospace noise
To get involved with the Noise, Vibration and Harshness Sound Quality (NVH-SQ) Lab
Contact: Dr. Colin Novak
Department of Mechanical, Automotive and Materials Engineering
519-253-3000, Ext. 2634
novak1@uwindsor.ca