Title:
Use of Scientific Visual Analysis Tools in Active Structual-Acoustic Control
Background:
Active structural-acoustic control (ASAC) is a new technique for controlling the
noise field radiated from a vibrating structure. ASAC involves applying
time-harmonic "control forces" directly on the structure to alter its dynamic
response.
Progress (as of 2/20/92)
My current research involves applying ASAC to an axisymmetric, cylindrical shell.
Therefore, my class project will focus on finding improving methods for
displaying the response of an axisymmetric structure. I have developed a FORTRAN
program that calculates the fluid-structure response before and after the
controller is applied. Therefore, I have all the datasets I will need to
complete my project.
Objectives:
The main objectives of the class project will be:
Tools:
I will concentrate mainly on PV-Wave and the NCSA software suite, since I will
have continued access to these tools when I leave school this spring. (However, I
will experiment with other packages as needed). The multimedia presentation will
be developed using Macromind Director.
http://www.sv.vt.edu/classes/ESM4714/proj_cont.html