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ISVR Southampton acoustic and vibration research facilities

Institute of Sound and Vibration Research, University of Southampton

Building 13, Highfield Campus, University Road, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom

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Testing capabilities

  • Acoustic
  • Aerodynamics and aerothermal testing

Services

Acoustic test and measurement using a large anechoic chamber, Doak Laboratory, audio lab and reverberation chambers; the institute also describes a low-noise open-jet wind tunnel for measuring self-noise of aerofoils and other objects. Some specialised facilities are available to industry partners.

Equipment

The large anechoic room has a usable volume of 295 cubic metres and 2.0 m by 2.4 m doors; the Doak Laboratory air supply can reach 20 bar; the open-jet wind tunnel and acoustic chambers are identified by the operator.

Standards

The reviewed operator pages do not state a facility accreditation schedule. The separate facility page identifies listening-room conditions to IEC 268-13 and BS 4860 Part 13.

Contact

Email: isvr@soton.ac.uk; consultancy@isvr.co.uk; Phone: +44 (0)23 8059 2294; industrial consultancy phone +44 (0)23 8059 2162

Approximate location

SO17 1BJ ยท Postcode area location

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