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Acoustically Intelligent Surfaces
ARMY RESEARCH OFFICE
Background noise in static and mobile headquarters enclosures presents a challenge to effective command and control within the Army’s Theaters of Operation. Fully equipped command and control shelters, both hard and soft walled, can become extremely noisy – to the point of jeopardizing control of current operations. Through the SBIR Program, QRDC, Inc. developed a unique energy and space efficient solution based on the development of Acoustically Intelligent Surfaces™ using Smart Skin technology. By adapting state-of-the-art proactive sound and vibration management technology into the walls of the shelters, sound energy is diverted and channeled to regions where it does not add overwhelming background noise.
Applications
- Military and Commercial Significance:
- QRDC’s Energy Flow Control™ design and control methodology utilizes sensor/actuator arrays that channel and divert noise to regions where it does not interfere with the operations. The Energy Flow Control™ technology was applied to the walls and ceiling of an Army command and control shelter to maintain noise levels below 65dBA (normal conversation level).
- Acoustically Intelligent Surfaces™ have application for further design, manufacturing, and retrofit applications in existing commercial and industrial market segments including aerospace, agricultural machine, window and door, furniture, computer, appliance, power generator, railroad equipment, boat, and automotive industries.
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