This paper presents a case study on reducing road noise of a passenger vehicle. SEA, insertion loss and sound intensity measurements were the tools used in the study. A SEA model was constructed to predict the primary paths (panels or area) contributing to the overall interior sound field. Insertion loss measurements were used to verify the primary contributing paths identified using SEA. To provide further details of the primary paths, intensity maps of identified panels were measured allowing detailed reconstruction of the contributory panels. The SEA model, insertion loss, and intensity maps aided in providing possible design fixes that will effectively reduce road noise. Finally, comparisons of predicted results versus actual results at both a subsystem and a full vehicle level are included in this paper.


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    Title :

    A Case Study on Airborne Road Noise Reduction of a Passenger Vehicle


    Additional title:

    Sae Technical Papers


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    SAE 2003 Noise & Vibration Conference and Exhibition ; 2003



    Publication date :

    2003-05-05




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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