Fundamentals of Communication Acoustics
Learn the essentials of sound transmission, from source through channel to receiver, covering speech acoustics, hearing, and digital audio processing.
Learn the essentials of sound transmission, from source through channel to receiver, covering speech acoustics, hearing, and digital audio processing.
This comprehensive engineering course explores the science of communication acoustics, focusing on how sound travels between sources and receivers. Students will study various aspects of acoustic communication, including human-to-human, human-to-machine, and machine-to-machine interactions. The curriculum covers essential topics like Speech Acoustics, Hearing Acoustics, Electroacoustics, Human Auditory System, and Digital Audio Processing methods. Led by leading German technology university experts, the course provides both theoretical foundations and current research insights. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of communication acoustics fundamentals, preparing them for advanced studies in the field.
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What you'll learn
Master the fundamentals of physical acoustics and sound propagation
Understand speech acoustics and human auditory system mechanics
Apply psychoacoustic principles to acoustic communication systems
Analyze and process digital audio signals using modern techniques
Explore various acoustic communication channels and their characteristics
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Module Description
This comprehensive course covers the fundamental principles of communication acoustics, exploring how sound travels from source to receiver through various channels. The curriculum encompasses key areas including physical acoustics, speech acoustics, psychoacoustics, and signals and systems. Students learn about different types of acoustic communication, including human-to-human, human-to-machine, and machine-to-machine interactions. The course also covers modern digital audio processing methods and electroacoustics, providing a solid foundation for understanding both theoretical concepts and practical applications in acoustic communication systems.
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Distinguished Acoustics Expert Leads Research in Virtual Audio Technology
Dr. Michael Vorländer has served as Professor and Director of the Institute for Hearing Technology and Acoustics at RWTH Aachen University since 1996. After completing his doctorate in Aachen in 1989 with research on room acoustical computer simulation, he has made significant contributions to various fields of acoustics, including psychoacoustics, electro-acoustics, and architectural acoustics. His research focuses on auralization and acoustic virtual reality, with applications in psychoacoustics, room and building acoustics, automotive, and environmental noise control. He has held prestigious positions as President of both the European Acoustics Association and the International Commission for Acoustics. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to acoustics research, he was awarded the Rayleigh Medal from the Institute of Acoustics in 2021. Under his leadership, the institute has expanded its focus on hearing research and interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Distinguished Professor of Structural Mechanics and Senior Vice President at TUM
Dr. Gerhard Müller serves as Professor and Head of the Chair of Structural Mechanics at Technical University Munich, while also holding the position of Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs since 2014. After completing his doctorate in 1989 and habilitation in 1993 at TUM, he spent twelve years leading an engineering company specializing in sound, vibration, and air pollution control. His research focuses on structural dynamics and vibroacoustics, particularly wave propagation, room and building acoustics, and numerical simulation of vibroacoustic problems in civil and mechanical engineering. As former President of the European Association for Structural Dynamics and Chairman of the Education Committee in the Bavarian Chamber of Engineers, he has significantly influenced the field of structural dynamics. His work combines theoretical approaches with practical applications, making him a respected figure in both academic and professional engineering circles.
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