News

Spring issue of student e-zine out

The spring 2015 issue of Sound Bites, the IOA's student e-zine, is now out. As usual, it's full of a mixture of news about acoustics-related items and career advice.

Fri, 24/04/2015 - 09:46

Launch of amplitude modulation discussion

The IOA has published today a discussion document on methods for rating amplitude modulation (AM) in wind turbine noise. The document proposes a definition of AM for wind turbine noise and de

Thu, 23/04/2015 - 09:09

Institute's Engineering Council licence renewed

The Institute's Engineering Council licence to offer registration at Chartered and Incorporated Engineer levels has been renewed for a further five years.

Thu, 29/01/2015 - 15:26

IOA issues wind farm noise statement

The Institute of Acoustics has issued a statement today which explains in detail its role in respect of the assessment of wind farm noise.

Fri, 19/12/2014 - 09:42

IOA welcomes Govt wind turbine noise study

The Institute of Acoustics (IOA) welcomes the announcement that the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) is to commission a study into the acoustic character of wind turbine noise known a

Mon, 01/12/2014 - 16:56

Network Rail wins IOA-sponsored 'Oscar'

A mobile flash butt welder designed by Network Rail National Supply Chain (NRNSC) to minimise noise nuisance during trackside repairs has won the innovation category in the Noise Abatement Society'

Thu, 06/11/2014 - 15:26

AM group publishes documents

The Institute of Acoustics' Working Group on Amplitude Modulation in Wind Turbine Noise has now published its scope of work and terms of reference documents. These include details of the proposed

Tue, 21/10/2014 - 12:16

Autumn 2014 Sound Bites now out

The autumn issue of Sound Bites, the IOA's student e-zine, is now out.

Mon, 13/10/2014 - 12:30

Final SGNs published

The Institute has published the final two Supplementary Guidance Notes to its Good Practice Guide on wind turbine noise assessment and rating.

Mon, 29/09/2014 - 14:00

Formation of AM working group

The IOA has formed an amplitude modulation (AM) working group as a sub-group of the wind turbine noise working party.

Fri, 01/08/2014 - 10:39

Wind turbine noise notes published

The IOA has today published four supplementary guidance notes (SGNs) to its Good Practice Guide to the Application of ETSU-R-97 for the Assessment and Rating of Wind Turbine Noise. The notes cover:

Mon, 28/07/2014 - 13:59

Launch of planning and noise guidance initiative

Professional practice guidance on planning and noise is being prepared for planners and developers in England by the IOA, the Association of Noise Consultants and the Chartered Institute of Environ

Mon, 28/07/2014 - 12:00

New President for IOA

Wed, 09/07/2014 - 09:26

Five stand for election to IOA Council

Elections are to be held to fill the three vacancies on the IOA Council. Five candidates are standing - Chris Chittock, Keith Holland, Paul Lepper, Peter Rogers and Alistair Somerville.

Thu, 05/06/2014 - 10:37

IOA accredits new MSc degree

The IOA has accredited a new MSc degree in applied acoustics at Southampton Solent University.

Thu, 05/06/2014 - 09:12