The Modal Shop has a large collection of free guides on instrumentation and vibration measurement methods.
http://www.modalshop.com/techlibrary.asp

Notre Dame reconstruction will benefit from unique sound.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/05/acoustic-maps-of-notre-dame-could-help-recreate-the-cathedrals-soundscape/

Synopsis: One-Way Sound Transport
https://physics.aps.org/synopsis-for/10.1103/PhysRevLett.122.014302

Ocean noise and the effect on wildlife.


https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-01098-6

You SHOULD cover your ears when a train goes past, a study says. Researchers in Canada were the first to quantify how much noise most people are exposed to during their commute. They found long-term exposure leads to hearing loss and depression.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-5109477/Why-cover-ears-train-goes-past.html?ITO=applenews

Designing Helmholtz resonators.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190301101757.htm

Music from the Ice: Sounds from Yosemite's Frozen Lakes
http://musicfromtheice.blogspot.com/2012/02/sounds-from-yosemites-frozen-lakes.html

The 2019 NCAD newsletter is published! You can read it on the Resources Tab on the ASME NCAD Web Page:
https://community.asme.org/noise_control_acoustics_division/m/default.aspx
Brent
GLT Page Administrator

A nice video on the design of buildings to reduce wind induced vibration.
https://youtu.be/tHMPR7flpf4

Job posting for those interested:
https://navalnuclearlab.energy.gov/jobsearch/job-details/noise-vibration-and-shock-engineer/22532/1/
It is requisition number 22532 at navalnuclearlab.energy.gov Careers in case the link does not work. Below is the current description, but please refer to the online posting for official information.

West Mifflin, PA
Job Description
This is an engineering position with the Noise and Vibration Development unit within Submarine Programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for resolving noise, vibration and shock issues in submarine and aircraft carrier reactor plants. Duties include a balance between design and fleet support efforts, along with long-term technology development and the occasional emergent issue requiring immediate resolution. This position involves hands-on testing in the Technology Development Center and Fundamental Shock and Vibration Test Laboratory at the Bettis site where fundamental experiments are conducted. Responsibilities will include the operation and development of various systems used to acquire, store, process, and analyze noise and vibration data. The position may require some travel to vendors and shipyards to support emergent testing. Candidates should have strong verbal and written communication skills, program management, and leadership skills. In addition, candidates should have a willingness to work with a variety of organizations.
Job Requirements
Intermediate:
• BS degree in engineering or Bachelor's degree in a science related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of two years relevant experience; or
• MS degree in engineering or Master's degree in a science related field from an accredited college or university
Advanced:
• BS degree in engineering or Bachelor's degree in a science related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of four years relevant experience; or
• MS degree in engineering or Master's degree in a science related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of two years relevant experience
Job Preferred Skills
• Knowledge of some of the following areas (but not necessarily all) is preferred - vibrations, acoustics, shock, dynamics, signal processing, MATLAB, linear systems, mechanics of materials, and dynamic instrumentation.
• Degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Physics are preferred.
Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is Committed to Workforce Diversity.