AAAC Careers Presentation 20091119

7/31/2019 AAAC Careers Presentation 20091119

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Consulting Acoustical& Vibration

Engineering


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Consulting Acoustical & Vibration Engineering

Introduction

Graduate courses in mechanicalengineering, applied physics, music orcomputer science. Practice in industry,as a manufacturer, in research orconsulting

Post graduate studies

AustraliaMonash, University of NSW or AdelaideUniversities

OverseasSouthampton University, UK,Virginia Polytechnic, West Virginia,UTC Compiegne, France, Gottingen,Germany, Purdue University, Illinois


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Many aspects of speechcommunication and hearing are notcompletely understood. Speechscientists conduct basic research inspeech production and perception and

machines that recognise verbalmessages of individual speakers.

Scientists are currently studying theperipheral ear, the neural pathway to

the brain, and higher order processingof acoustic information. Physicists andaudiologists frequently study in thesefields.


Speech and Hearing


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Sound is an extremely valuable tool,not only for military applications(detection and evasion) but also forcommercial use.

Acoustic signals are used to detect thelocation of fish stocks, to map the seafloor to determine the safest routes forocean vessels and to exploregeological formations or search for oil

within the earths crust or beneath theocean floor.


Underwater Acoustics


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The mechanisms by which animalsproduce acoustic signals and the waysin which other animals detect andprocess these signals are commonfields of study.

This is an interdisciplinary field forstudents with an interest in biologyand medical sciences, as well asacoustics and physics.


Bioacoustics and Medical Acoustics


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Structural acoustics and vibrationcovers the study of vibration, itscontrol or elimination on largemachinery or electronic components,buildings or structures and isolation of

equipment connected to vibratingsources.


Structural Acoustics and Vibration


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Physical acoustics deals with the wayin which sound propagates in liquids,solids and gases and how they interactwith these materials. Of specialinterest are sound waves of very high

frequency and very high intensity.Many new frontiers exist in thisexciting field of research.


Physical Acoustics


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Electroacoustics deals withmicrophones, loudspeakers, as well asthe recording and reproduction ofsound. People who combine a solidbackground in acoustics or business

experience are very much in demandin the audio entertainment industry.

In addition, the study of digitalelectronics and computers systems is

of growing importance in the digitalsound processing and audio recodingfields.


Electro Acoustics


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Musical acoustics deals with the way inwhich we hear and perceive music, theinstruments that produce it and eventhe structure of melody and harmony.It combines elements of both the arts

and sciences.

Persons frequently work in theentertainment industry, in education,in recording and film studios, or in the

musical instrument industry.


Musical Acoustics


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Technical solutions to ourenvironmental and industrial noiseproblems requires the work ofscientists and engineers withconsiderable knowledge of engineering

and acoustics.

Environmental problems may alsorequire experience in political or socialaction, knowledge of political science,

sociology and the law.


Noise control


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Architectural acoustics deals withsound in and around buildingsincluding concert halls, recordingstudios, auditoria and churches, aswell as homes, offices, factories or

classrooms.

There is growing public awareness ofthe importance of good acousticaldesign and this field is popular

amongst architects, engineers andother building professionals.


Architectural Acoustics


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Variety, little repetition

Technology based

Problem solving

Not just desk bound

Good remuneration

Flexible work options

Project based not production based


Job Dimensions


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Computer based technology

Attention to detail; careful reviewingskills

Ability in dealing with clients

Quick response scenario

Defence, building, medical,manufacturing, rail, mining, legal,music industries

Ever changing & developing


Challenges


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Transportable career

Overseas research or study

Travel overseas

Challenging career

Always interesting

Small to large businesses


Opportunities


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Self motivated

Well organised

Handle demanding clients andtimelines

Prepared to accept responsibility

Architects, engineers, environmentalscientists, musicians & physicists


Who will Succeed?


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Good interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Highest technical & professional skills

People who will grow

Self motivated


What Employers Want


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Interesting & challenging career

Not for everyone

Demanding in time & effort at times

Gives personal job satisfaction frommajor projects

Can be paid to see the world


Summary


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Thank You

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AAAC Careers Presentation 20091119