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Journal Article

High-Intensity Infrasonic Acoustic Test System that Uses a Two-Volume Helmholtz Resonator

Authors: Boesch, Jr., H. Edwin; Reiff, Christian G.; Benwell, Bruce T.

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 49 · Issue 12 · pp. 1131–1147 · December 2001

Abstract

The design, mathematical modeling, construction, and testing of an acoustic test system intended to support the performance of high-intensity acoustic effects experiments on large targets at low-sonic to infrasonic frequencies described. The system uses a compressed-air source based on automotive superchargers, a low-impedance airflow modulator, and a two-volume Helmholtz resonator test chamber to achieve sustained high-purity sinusoidal sound pressure levels in excess of 155 dB in a 2.5-m3 test volume at frequencies from 2 to 20 Hz.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
49
Issue
12
Pages
1131–1147
Publication date
December 6, 2001
Affiliation
U.S. Army Research Laboratory, Adelphi, MD ; Directed Energy Technologies, Sumerduck, VA (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article