BUILDING UTILITIES 3
ACOUSTICS (3) LIGHTING (2)
Sound Theory Acoustic noise generated by jets, rocket exhaust, or
aerodynamic flow over a vehicle may be accurately predicted
The five main characteristics of sound waves include by Space Acoustics using commercial and specialist CFD codes.
wavelength, amplitude, frequency, time period and velocity.
Wavelength - the most important characteristic of sound
waves may be the wavelength. Sound consists of a
longitudinal wave that includes compressions and rarefactions
as they travel through a given medium.
The Field of Acoustics
1. General Acoustics - is the study of sound as a physical
phenomenon. It encompasses the fundamental principles of
sound, such as its generation, propagation, and behavior in
various media. This field covers the physics and mathematics
of sound waves, as well as their interaction with matter.
2. Animal bioacoustics - is the study of sound production,
communication, and hearing in animals. It examines how
animals generate and perceive sound, including their
vocalizations, echolocation abilities, and the role of sound in
their behavior and ecology.
3. Architectural acoustics - deals with the design and
optimization of building spaces to control and enhance sound
quality. It focuses on creating environments with appropriate
sound insulation, noise control, and acoustic properties to
meet specific requirements, such as in concert halls, theaters,
or office buildings.
4. Musical acoustics - explores the physics of musical
instruments and the production of musical sound. It delves
into the properties of sound waves produced by instruments,
resonance, harmonics, and the science behind the perception
of musical timbre and pitch.
5. Medical acoustics - involves the use of sound waves for
diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in medicine. This field
includes techniques like ultrasound imaging, which uses high-
frequency sound waves to visualize internal organs, as well as
the study of how sound interacts with the human body.
6. Noise and environmental acoustics - concern the study and
management of noise pollution in the environment. This field
investigates the sources of noise, its propagation, and its
effects on human health and the environment. It also involves
the design of noise barriers and control measures.
7. Underwater acoustics - deals with the study of sound in
underwater environments. This includes the behavior of
sound waves in water, the use of sonar for navigation and
detection, and the study of marine animal communication
through sound.
8. Space acoustics - refers to the study of sound and acoustic
conditions in spacecraft, space stations, and other
extraterrestrial environments. It addresses the unique
challenges of acoustics in space, including the absence of air
and the potential impact on astronauts' health and well-being.
Aeroacoustics
