Acoustics

Acoustics

Of or pertaining to the study of mechanical waves in all stages of matter including sounds, vibration, ultrasounds, and infrasound.

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standardized

Science; Acoustics

Measurement in accordance with a standard or 'Norm'.

real time frequency analysis

Science; Acoustics

Measurement of octave or third octave band noise where all the filters are measured simultaneously, ensures no loss of data.

cross power spectrum

Science; Acoustics

Measurement of two signals with an amplitude that is the product of the two signal amplitudes and a phase that is the difference of the two phases.

moment of momentum

Science; Acoustics

Measures and objects tendency to spin, units - kilogram meter squared per second - kg·m 2 /s

omni-directional microphone

Science; Acoustics

Measures sound energy arriving from all directions equally. In order to comply with the standard requirements measurement microphones are omnidirectional unless otherwise stated. To achieve an ...

vibration

Science; Acoustics

Mechanical oscillations occur about an equilibrium point. The oscillations may be periodic such as the motion of a pendulum or random. Vibration is commonly expressed in terms of acceleration, ...