Performance analysis of the unconstrained FxLMS algorithm for active noise control

The paper analyzes the performance of the unconstrained filtered-x LMS (FxLMS) algorithm for active noise control (ANC), where we remove the constraints on the controller that it must be causal and has finite impulse response. It is shown that the unconstrained FxLMS algorithm always converges to, if stable, the true optimum filter, even if the estimation of the secondary path is not perfect, and its final mean square error is independent of the secondary path. Moreover, we show that the sufficient and necessary stability condition for the feedforward unconstrained FxLMS is that the maximum phase error of the secondary path estimation must be within 90°, which is the only necessary condition for the feedback unconstrained FxLMS. The significance of the analysis on a practical system is also discussed. Finally we show how the obtained results can guide us to design a robust feedback ANC headset.

Assessment of the need for noise control research on electric power transformers and reactors /

"DOE/EV-0095."

Evaluation of noise control technology and alternative noise certification procedures for propeller-driven small airplanes /

Mode of access: Internet.

Noise and vibration control.

"26 May 1995."

Noise control act oversight : hearing before the Subcommittee on Resource Protection of the Committee on Environment and Public Works, United States Senate, Ninety-fifth Congress, second session ...

"Serial no. 95-H55."

Adequação da acústica e controlo do ruído em unidades de ressonância magnética: projeto de investigação

Mestrado em Segurança e Higiene do Trabalho.

Quality assurance and quality control in mammography: a review of available guidance worldwide

Objectives - Review available guidance for quality assurance (QA) in mammography and discuss its contribution to harmonise practices worldwide. Methods - Literature search was performed on different sources to identify guidance documents for QA in mammography available worldwide in international bodies, healthcare providers, professional/scientific associations. The guidance documents identified were reviewed and a selection was compared for type of guidance (clinical/technical), technology and proposed QA methodologies focusing on dose and image quality (IQ) performance assessment. Results - Fourteen protocols (targeted at conventional and digital mammography) were reviewed. All included recommendations for testing acquisition, processing and display systems associated with mammographic equipment. All guidance reviewed highlighted the importance of dose assessment and testing the Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) system. Recommended tests for assessment of IQ showed variations in the proposed methodologies. Recommended testing focused on assessment of low-contrast detection, spatial resolution and noise. QC of image display is recommended following the American Association of Physicists in Medicine guidelines. Conclusions - The existing QA guidance for mammography is derived from key documents (American College of Radiology and European Union guidelines) and proposes similar tests despite the variations in detail and methodologies. Studies reported on QA data should provide detail on experimental technique to allow robust data comparison. Countries aiming to implement a mammography/QA program may select/prioritise the tests depending on available technology and resources.

Current Mode with RMS Voltage and Offset Control Loops for a Single-Phase Aircraft Inverter Suitable for Parallel and 3-Phase Operation Modes

Rms voltage regulation may be an attractive possibility for controlling power inverters. Combined with a Hall Effect sensor for current control, it keeps its parallel operation capability while increasing its noise immunity, which may lead to a reduction of the Total Harmonic Distortion (THD). Besides, as voltage regulation is designed in DC, a simple PI regulator can provide accurate voltage tracking. Nevertheless, this approach does not lack drawbacks. Its narrow voltage bandwidth makes transients last longer and it increases the voltage THD when feeding non-linear loads, such as rectifying stages. On the other hand, the implementation can fall into offset voltage error. Furthermore, the information of the output voltage phase is hidden for the control as well, making the synchronization of a 3-phase setup not trivial. This paper explains the concept, design and implementation of the whole control scheme, in an on board inverter able to run in parallel and within a 3-phase setup. Special attention is paid to solve the problems foreseen at implementation level: a third analog loop accounts for the offset level is added and a digital algorithm guarantees 3-phase voltage synchronization.

Sonophone: Desarrollo y evaluación de un sonómetro profesional para iOS

La medida de la presión sonora es un proceso de extrema importancia para la ingeniería acústica, de aplicación en numerosas áreas de esta disciplina, como la acústica arquitectónica o el control de ruido. Sobre todo en esta última, es necesario poder efectuar medidas precisas en condiciones muy diversas. Por otra parte, la ubicuidad de los dispositivos móviles inteligentes (smartphones, tabletas, etc.), dispositivos que integran potencia de procesado, conectividad, interactividad y una interfaz intuitiva en un tamaño reducido, abre la posibilidad de su uso como sistemas de medida de calidad y de coste bajo. En este Proyecto se pretende utilizar las capacidades de entrada y salida, procesado, conectividad inalámbrica y geolocalización de los dispositivos móviles basados en iOS, en concreto el iPhone, para implementar un sistema de medidas acústicas que iguale o supere las prestaciones de los sonómetros existentes en el mercado. SonoPhone permitirá, mediante la conexión de un micrófono de medida adecuado, la realización de medidas de acuerdo a las normas técnicas en vigor, así como la posibilidad de programar, configurar y almacenar o trasmitir las medidas realizadas, que además estarán geolocalizadas con el GPS integrado en el dispositivo móvil. También se permitirá enviar los datos de la medida a un almacenamiento remoto en la nube. La aplicación tiene una estructura modular en la que un módulo de adquisición de datos lee la señal del micrófono, un back-end efectúa el procesado necesario, y otros módulos permiten la calibración del dispositivo y programar y configurar las medidas, así como su almacenamiento y transmisión en red. Una interfaz de usuario (GUI) permite visualizar las medidas y efectuar las configuraciones deseadas por el usuario, todo ello en tiempo real. Además de implementar la aplicación, se ha realizado una prueba de funcionamiento para determinar si el hardware del iPhone es adecuado para la medida de la presión acústica de acuerdo a las normas internacionales. Sound pressure measurement is an extremely important process in the field of acoustic engineering, with applications in numerous subfields, like for instance building acoustics and noise control, where it is necessary to be able to accurately measure sound pressure in very diverse (and sometimes adverse) conditions. On the other hand, the growing ubiquity of mobile devices such as smartphones or tablets, which combine processing power, connectivity, interactivity and an intuitive interface in a small size, makes it possible to use these devices as quality low-cost measurement systems. This Project aims to use the input-output capabilities of iOS-based mobile devices, in particular the iPhone, together with their processing power, wireless connectivity and geolocation features, to implement an acoustic measurement system that rivals the performance of existing devices. SonoPhone allows, with the addition of an adequate measurement microphone, to carry out measurements that comply with current technical regulations, as well as programming, configuring, storing and transmitting the results of the measurement. These measurements will be geolocated using the integrated GPS, and can be transmitted effortlessly to a remote cloud storage. The application is structured in modular fashion. A data acquisition module reads the signal from the microphone, while a back-end module carries out the necessary processing. Other modules permit the device to be calibrated, or control the configuration of the measurement and its storage or transmission. A Graphical User Interface (GUI) allows visual feedback on the measurement in progress, and provides the user with real-time control over the measurement parameters. Not only an application has been developed; a laboratory test was carried out with the goal of determining if the hardware of the iPhone permits the whole system to comply with international regulations regarding sound level meters.

Toward a national strategy for noise control /

Mode of access: Internet.

Model community noise control ordinance /

Mode of access: Internet.

Industrial noise control manual /

Mode of access: Internet.

Quieting : a practical guide to noise control /

Includes index.

A guidance document on airport noise control /

Mode of access: Internet.