Vibration and Acoustics Group

The Vibration and Acoustics Group at UNSW currently undertake research on signature management of maritime platforms, optimisation of mufflers for improved acoustic performance, diagnostics of helicopter gearboxes and gas turbine engines, modelling of faults in IC engines, geared systems and rolling element bearings, signal processing, machine condition monitoring, diagnostics and prognostics, as well as research into active vibration control.

Research work undertaken in the Vibration and Acoustics Group is in collaboration with the Defence Science Technology Organisation (DSTO) as a Centre of Expertise for Helicopter Structures and Diagnostics, on a range of projects associated with gas turbine diagnostics.