Thanks to this Internship program, you will make models of acoustic phenomena to predict the acoustic performance of the systems”

Contemporary urban planning faces the crucial challenge of integrating acoustic comfort with environmental sustainability. In this sense, Acoustic Engineering plays a fundamental role by offering tools and methodologies for the design of buildings that minimize the impact of noise and improve the quality of life of their occupants. Therefore, professionals need to incorporate computational simulation techniques and innovative acoustic materials into their practice to optimize their designs. To help them with this task, TECH creates a revolutionary program consisting of a 3-week practical stay in a reference institution, where professionals will be updated on the latest advances in Acoustic Engineering.

Acoustic Engineering is a multidisciplinary field that deals with the control, measurement and management of sound in various environments. With urban growth and industrialization, the impact of noise on the quality of life has intensified, motivating significant advances in this discipline. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 80% of urban residents are exposed to noise levels that exceed recommended limits. This contributes to health problems such as stress, insomnia and cardiovascular diseases. In this scenario, engineers are required to update their knowledge to handle the most innovative acoustic modeling techniques and optimize the acoustic quality of buildings.

Given this framework, TECH presents an innovative program consisting of a 120-hour stay in a reference entity in the field of Acoustic Engineering. In this way, during 3 weeks, the graduates will be part of a team of first level experts, with whom they will work actively. Thanks to this, engineers will be able to update their knowledge while acquiring new skills to optimize their practice considerably.

It should be noted that, during this stay, students will be supported by an assistant tutor, who will ensure that all the requirements for which this Internship program has been designed are met. Therefore, the graduates will work with total guarantee and security in the handling of the most sophisticated technology. Thanks to this, professionals will live an enriching experience that will allow them to experience a significant improvement in their working career.

You will have access to a library of multimedia resources 7 days a week, 24 hours a day"

Through this very complete Internship program, engineers will have a comprehensive knowledge of the principles of acoustics, including sound propagation, vibration and room acoustics. In this sense, graduates will acquire skills to perform models and numerical simulations of acoustic phenomena to optimize both the acoustic performance of structures and systems. At the same time, professionals will be highly qualified to perform accurate acoustic measurements, interpret results and evaluate compliance with acoustic regulations or standards.

This academic itinerary is exclusive to TECH and you will be able to develop it at your own pace thanks to its 100% online Relearning methodology"

General Objectives

• Develop the laws of physical acoustics that explain the behavior of sound waves such as the acoustic wave equation
• Develop the necessary knowledge on the handling of the essential concepts of sound generation and propagation in fluid media and the models that describe the behavior of sound waves in these media, both in their free propagation and in their
• interaction with matter from a formal and mathematical point of view
• Determine the nature and peculiarities of the acoustic elements of a system
• Familiarize the student with the terminology and analytical methods to solve acoustic problems
• Analyze the nature of the sound sources and human perception
• Conceptualize noise and sound within sound reception
• Distinguish the particularities that affect the psychoacoustic perception of sounds
• Identify and specify the indexes and units of measurement necessary to quantify sound and its effects on sound propagation
• Compile the different acoustic measurement systems and their operating characteristics
• Provide a rationale for the correct use of the appropriate instruments for a specific measurement
• Delve into the digital processing methods and tools for obtaining acoustic parameters
• Evaluate the different acoustic parameters by means of digital signal processing systems
• Establish the correct criteria for acoustic data acquisition through quantification and sampling
• Provide a solid understanding of the fundamentals and key concepts related to audio recording and the instrumentation used in recording studios
• Promote up-to-date knowledge of the constantly evolving technology in the field of audio recording and associated instrumentation
• Determine the protocols for handling advanced recording equipment and their application in practical engineering situations
• Analyze and classify the main sources of environmental noise and their consequences
• Measure environmental noise using appropriate acoustic indicators

Specific Objectives

• Specify concepts related to sound wave propagation such as resonances or the speed of sound in fluids
• Apply the principles of noise propagation outdoors and in architectural elements such as plates, membranes, pipes and cavities, etc.
• Develop the concept of noise and the characteristics of sound propagation
• Specify how to add and subtract complex sounds and how to assess background noise
• Analyze the different noise descriptors and their measurement
• Evaluate the behavior of temporal and frequency weightings in measurement
• Develop the quantization and sampling process necessary for discrete data acquisition and acquisition errors such as jitter, aliasing or quantization error
• Synthesize the analog-to-digital conversion and the different problems associated with signal discretization, as well as the analysis of periodic functions in the complex field
• Delve into the effects of power on power levels and sound intensity
• Analyze the construction of acoustic enclosures and direct and indirect radiation transducers
• Delve into the typology of noise and its different treatments
• Analyze and evaluate the transmission noise of machinery and equipment of installations
• Calculate the axial, tangential and oblique modes of a rectangular room and their influence on the Schroeder frequency
• Choose the dimensions of a room according to the various modal distribution criteria and calculate their optimization
• Evaluate the spectral adaptation term C and Ctr in acoustic reports and tests
• Distinguish the planning of various noise tests depending on whether they are airborne or structural transmission in various building elements or environments (facades, impact, etc.) for the choice of measurement equipment and test set-up
• Identify and effectively use recording equipment, cables, connectors, and other essential devices used in recording studios
• Develop specific miking and microphone positioning techniques to capture high-quality audio in a variety of situations, such as vocal, instrumental, and group recordings
• Analyze environmental noise indicators Lden and Ldn and define environmental noise measurement standards, protocols and procedures
• Develop other indicators such as traffic noise indicators TNI or SEL sound exposure

Make the most of this opportunity to learn about the latest advances in this subject to apply it to your daily practice”