acoustics

Seminar – Recent NASA research into the psychoacoustics of Urban Air Mobility vehicles

Wed 19th April 12:30 – 13:30. This seminar will be available on Teams. Abstract NASA maintains multiple psychoacoustic laboratories across the United States. One focus of research in these facilities is to investigate the human reaction to the noise of notional UAM vehicles. This effort will look for answers to several questions: What does a […]

University of Salford Fellowships

The Acoustics Research Centre is inviting expressions of interest for the 2021 round of MSCA Individual Fellowships with University of Salford as the host organisation. Deadline 1st July 2021.

Seminar: Framework for drone operating recommendations based on acoustic metrics analysis

Wed 15th June 13:00 – 14:00 UK Time This seminar will be streamed via Teams – Click here to join the meeting. Abstract The drone industry is rapidly expanding, with several applications in the pipeline: parcel delivery, blue light services, surveillance, and even people transportation. They are expected to bring important benefits such as reduction […]

Seminar: Noise Reduction Technologies for Centrifugal Fans

Dr. Ignacio Zurbano Fernández Date: 20th October at 12:30 UK Time Join the seminar here: Click here to join the meeting Abstract Noise emission is an increasing environmental concern in large urban areas and a competitive issue in today’s global market. The fan is one of the most used components in ventilation and cooling systems […]

SEMINAR: BLAST NOISE PREDICTION AND MANAGEMENT

PhD Student: Gethin Manuel Date: 13th October at 12:30 UK Time Join the seminar here: Click here to join the meeting Abstract The aim of this research is to develop innovative and implementable blast noise management techniques. The research contains two areas of interest: Firstly, occupational blast noise exposure. Secondly, environmental blast noise. Expect lots […]

Seminar: Modelling of Acoustic Surface Treatments

This week on 6th Oct 2021 our lunchtime Acoustics Research Seminars resume and we are happy that two recent MSc Audio Acoustics graduates – Johnny Lee and Kim Steele – will present their project work for us. Abstract for both are below. The seminar will be 12;30 – 13:30 on Teams. Click here to join […]

Seminar: The SPAACE Project: Speech Perception by Autistic Adults in Complex Environments

by Hannah Guest, Alex Sturrock, George Bendo, and Graham Hanks 12:30 – 1:30 pm (UK time) 26th May 2021 Microsoft Team Meeting: Click here to join the meeting Abstract: Among the autistic population, there are longstanding personal reports of atypical speech perception; yet empirical evidence is inconsistent, generally based on underpowered studies, disparate methods, and […]