Center for Vibrations & Acoustics Laboratory
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What We Do
The Vibrations and Acoustics Laboratory's (VAL) mission is to devote our research facilities to the solution of major scientific problems and to improving the quality of life in the communities that we serve. One of our primary goals is to provide a foundation of knowledge, expertise and leadership in the field of sound and vibration control.
Research
Currently VAL is focusing on investigating and developing advanced methods for active noise and vibration control systems. The emphasis is on:
- Developing systems with structurally integrated sensors and actuators and controllers with a very high sensor/actuator count
- Reducing noise radiated from turbo-fan engines and small machinery using active-passive methods
- Investigating novel passive methods for reducing noise in fluid filled piping systems, car tires and refrigeration compressors
Facilities
VAL
has 4 labs which are used to conduct research:
- NEB Lab consists of an anechoic chamber, 2 reverberant chambers and 2 general work areas
- Randolph Lab also consists of an anechoic chamber, 2 reverberant chambers and a general work area.
- Cessna Lab is used to conduct research on 2 fuselages.
- Airport Lab is used to conduct research on turbofan engines.