STAL Research Capabilities and Instrumentation

The following research capabilities, both computational and experimental, and instrumentation are part of the Structural Acoustics Laboratory.  STAL instrumentation is used to support research conducted in the various STAL Facilities.

Computational Capabilities

• Finite Element Modeling and Dynamic Simulation 

• Variational Modeling for both Acoustic Radiation and Structural Vibrations

• Gear Dynamic Modeling via Discrete/Lumped Dynamic Representations

• General Vibration and Acoustic Modeling 

• Damping Characterization

Experimental Capabilities

• Acoustic Characterization in Hemi-Anechoic Field

• Acoustic Characterization in Anechoic Field

• Vibration Isolation Characterization 

• Vibration Damping Characterization

• Mode Shape Characterization and Precise Node Location

• General Noise and Vibration Measurements 

• Drive Point Impedance and other General Measurements

Measurement Capabilities

• Detailed Spatial Vibration Measurements using a Scanning Laser Vibrometer

• Vibration Measurement via Conventional Accelerometers 

• Dynamic Force Measurement via Conventional Force Sensors

• Multi-Channel Data Acquisition Systems

• Structure Excitation using powered Shaker or Hammer Sources 

This page was last updated on October 22, 2010