Acoustic Sensor to be Developed Using UA’s New Hemi-Anechoic Chamber

By Mary Wymer

The College of Engineering is developing a new acoustic sensor to be tested in UA’s new hemi-anechoic chamber. This new acoustic sensor could one day be used to help locate individuals trapped in collapsed buildings, such as after natural or man-made disasters.

Typically, multiple microphones are used to measure the location of an acoustic source, but this project is aimed at developing a single sensor that performs the same task. Its applications will be useful in aiding the military, homeland security and emergency rescue efforts.

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