LSBU Scholar submits his Phd Thesis

Christos Nestoras submitted his PhD entitled, "The assessment of speech intelligibility in room acoustics for efficient application in computer modelling and improved enclosed spaces". He started in November 2005, so 3 years and 9 months of suffering! Well done Christos.

Hand-Arm Vibration Kit for the Students

The Acoustics Group now have the hand-arm vibration kit for the Rion VX-54 meter purchased from ANV Measurement Systems . It will be used by the Masters students to measure tri-axial vibration forces according to the new standards. Please don't break it!

Svantek Environmental Kit on-site

On Friday 14th August 2009 the first environmental noise and vibration measurements were taken on the rooftop of Ashenden House on the Heygate Estate. A Svantek 958 was used to carry out the simultaneous assessment of the Quiet Revolution 5 turbine. The study will continue until the site is demolished in early 2010.

Strategy agreement with Health and Safety Solutions

On Wednesday 12th August 2009 an understanding was agreed between Dr Stephen Dance and Health and Safety Solutions. New devices to monitor and mitigate noise exposure of professional musicians will be jointly developed and marketed in late 2009. Well onboard!

New Norsonic 132 Sound Analyser

On 6th August 2009 the Acoustics Group received a new Norsonic 132 sound analyser. This is a class 2 device with the real time 1/3 octave band frequency option. The analyser will be used in a new acoustic refigeration demonstration.

Second audiometric booth

On 29th July 2009 a second audiometric booth was commissioned at the Acoustic laboratory of London South Bank University. Health surveillance will be undertaken for the Royal Academy of Music from early September. The automated screening audiometer, Amplivox 850, will be used to test 350 students. It will be a busy time!

Henry Wood Hall undergoing refurbishment

On Friday 24th July 2009 installation of innovative acoustics solutions at Henry Wood Hall commenced. The solutions were designed and tested by Dr Stephen Dance. Now, we are crossing our fingers!