General Noise Control Short Courses This year I’ve had the privilege of delivering customized noise control short courses. Topics include…David NelsonNovember 16, 2022
GeneralNoise Control How does sound become noise? How does sound become noise? People who “own” a noisy process or activity are often…David NelsonJune 17, 2020
GeneralNoise ControlQuiet Design How to make a bridge stop howling A golden opportunity for source noise control Recent news reports describe how the Golden Gate…David NelsonJune 11, 2020
GeneralNoise ControlQuiet Design Active Noise Cancellation in the 21st century No flying cars (yet). No robot maids (yet). No Mars colonies (yet). At least we…David NelsonJune 4, 2020
GeneralNoise ControlQuiet Design “Wait-and-See” Noise Control: Why Bet the Farm? In product design it's not uncommon to take the approach of “waiting to see how…David NelsonMay 27, 2020
GeneralNoise ControlQuiet Design HOW much quieter? Because decibel differences are difficult for most people to interpret, they often seek to describe…David NelsonMay 19, 2020
GeneralNoise Control The Forbidden Word – Soundproof The Forbidden Word - "Soundproof" There’s a word I recommend my clients and students…David NelsonMay 12, 2020
GeneralNoise ControlQuiet Design Careful with that dB Thermometer One of the most common noise education resources out there is the dB thermometer. It’s…David NelsonMay 4, 2020
GeneralNoise ControlQuiet Design Decibel Abuse No. 2 in a series on Myths, Misunderstandings, and Magical Thinking about Noise It’s not…David NelsonApril 28, 2020
GeneralNoise ControlQuiet Design Noise Control is not Magic Products, machines, buildings, and industrial facilities are often designed without giving particular thought to noise…David NelsonApril 17, 2020