Unusual experiences of two acoustical consultants

Abstract

Some unusual projects worked on by two acoustical consultants will be shared with the audience along with the sound and vibration measure-ment techniques employed to solve the problems. A contrast will be drawn relating the paradox between the initial project objectives and high-tech instrumentation employed with the expectations of both the client and consultant. The presentation will be a great opportunity to share some of these unusual experiences with the audience and to reinforce the comic side of some of the situations we as acoustical consultants sometimes end up facing. Noisy ghosts, measurement of sound in the desert, an air horn that produces 125 dB(A) at 30 m (100 ft), and renting Lear jets for use as pink noise sources are among a few of the unusual projects that will be shared. A serious side will be presented for each project as well, primarily consisting of the application of modern noise measurement equipment (with sample data plots). The authors are sure the presentation will be both enlightening and entertaining.