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What is acoustics?

Acoustics is the interdisciplinary science that deals with the study of all mechanical waves in gases, liquids, and solids including vibration, sound, ultrasound and infrasound.

Many people mistakenly think that acoustics is strictly musical or architectural in nature. While acoustics does include the study of musical instruments and architectural spaces, it also covers a vast range of topics, including: noise control, SONAR for submarine navigation, ultrasounds for medical imaging, thermoacoustic refrigeration, seismology, bioacoustics, and electroacoustic communication.

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Jobs in Acoustics

18/07/2019
Principal Environmental Consultant/Associate Director
Anderson Acoustics
10/07/2019
Senior Consultants up to Technical Directors
Wood
09/07/2019
Acoustic and Airtightness Tester
Robin Mackenzie Partnership
05/07/2019
Principal Consultant
AECL (Addiscombe Environmental Consultants Limited)
03/07/2019
Trainee Consultant and Consultant (Surrey/Greater London)
Cole Jarman

Latest News

08/07/2019

IOA publishes free new acoustics industry career supplement 'Acoustics A Sound Career 2019'

Acoustics is involved in just about every aspect of our lives. ‘Sound’ is a vital component to the quality of our lives, it is how we communicate and it...

05/07/2019

The IOA response to the Independent Commission on Civil Aviation Noise’s Corporate Strategy

Representatives of the Institute of Acoustics (IOA) met with representatives of the Independent Commission on Civil Aviation Noise (ICCAN) on 6th June 2019...

02/07/2019

Noise Maps and Action Plans for Major Roads, Railways and Agglomerations in England

The government has today published its Round 3 Noise Maps and Noise Action Plans for Major Roads, Railways and Agglomerations for England.

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