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Computer Modeling
Understanding, predicting, and controlling sound are the roles of the
acoustician. To effectively carry out these tasks with assurance requires
sophisticated computer analysis.
Acoustical Design
Collaborative, Ltd regularly uses computer modeling during
project design to assess potential solutions. Computerized
analysis enables qualitative and quantitative acoustics to
be determined more accurately and efficiently compared to
hand calculations or scale model testing.
Speech and music
recordings can be imported into some computer programs, and
through a process called auralization, the acoustic
characteristics can be audibly evaluated before the space is built.
We have found this technique useful to demonstrate to
clients design decision implications.
Some of our programs include: “CadnaA” (environmental noise), “EASE” (sound
systems), “INSUL” (sound isolation), “LOUD” (loudness), “ODEON” (room
acoustics), "BASTIAN" (sound transmission software) plus numerous in-house application-specific programs.
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