Numerical Acoustics

 
Calculation of geometrical reflections in a concert hall. Copyright: © ITA Calculation of geometrical reflections in a concert hall.

Numbers please?

It often happens when developing a product that a statement about the acoustic properties of a system is required even before its realization is possible. In such cases the methods and tools of numeric acoustics are particularly useful. Using the Finite-Element-Method (FEM), the Boundary-Edge-Method (BEM), Ray Tracing or other algorithms it is possible for example to calculate very complex sound fields and their reverberation from vibrating structures.

 
FEM calculation of modes in the control room of a recording studio. Copyright: © ITA FEM calculation of modes in the control room of a recording studio.

Specialist fields:

Room and Architectural Acoustics
Vibroacoustics
Binaural hearing - physiological acoustics - psychoacoustics - sound quality
Electro acoustics - digital technology - acoustic measuring technology
Numerical Acoustics
Virtual reality - simulation and auralization
Vehicle Acoustics