In
the domain of
active noise control,
it is an interesting
story of reversals.
Small is big.
Low-frequency
environments require
big, ‘active’
treatment. Hence,
it is of great
importance to
make the big treatment
set-ups lightweight
and small in size
so that the ‘wavelength’
is matched.
So much spoken about
them- what are low-frequency
noisy environments,
after all?
Here is a brief:
•
Exhaust mufflers used
in internal combustion
engine
•
Headphones used
inside an aircraft
•
Headphones used in an
aircraft cabin/cockpit
noise reduction
•
Headphones used in an
auto/moto racing
•
Ambulances
•
Dishwashers
•
Vibration isolators
used to silence engines
•
Vibration isolatiors
used to protect electronics
from vibration and
shock
There
are of course more.
However, these are the
most common active noisy
environments humans’
ears frequent with.
Apparently, the application
areas are more on industrial
front – driven
primarily by hearing
safety concerns –
though other areas such
as electronics and home
too are slowly getting
active. Cost of treatment
remains the main deterrent
though.
Having known the sources
of active noise, it
is pertinent to know
how the domain is classified
for ease of address
and solution. No more
complexities. Watch
this space next week...
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