Date: |
15 Jul 2025, 5.30PM – 7.00PM |
duration: |
1 hr 30 mins |
Venue: |
WSP Palmerston North |
Address: |
49 Victoria Avenue Palmerston North |
Cost: |
Free event |
Acoustics is a critical yet easily overlooked part of the built and natural environment. This presentation introduces the fundamentals of acoustics from an engineering perspective—what is sound, how does it behave, and how do we measure it. We'll explore both building acoustics (indoor environments) and environmental acoustics (outdoor settings), considering the practical implications of noise on people, communities, and wildlife.
In this session we will discuss measurement techniques and technologies—from noise sources to sound level meters and remote monitoring systems and regulatory requirements in New Zealand. We'll also examine why acoustics matters across disciplines, and how sound-related challenges can be quantified and addressed.
Some basic acoustic mathematics will be included to satisfy technically minded attendees, with a focus on how formulas translate to real-world outcomes. Questions and discussion will be welcomed throughout.
Speaker: Tony Bell
As the director of Noise and Weather Monitoring Ltd, Tony Bell is based in Palmerston North, where he lives with his wife and two young children. Tony studied engineering at Massey University and has a background in factory automation and product development.
Since early 2023, Tony has been working alongside Neil Jepsen, our local acoustics expert with several decades of experience, to continue offering an environmental noise monitoring service nation wide. Continuing to provide high-quality service to the acoustics community, backed by the top tier Norsonic brand, allows Neil to transition into retirement.
Outside of work Tony enjoys exploring New Zealand's incredible national parks and native wildlife - when time allows!
A joint event of IET, IEEE-BTS and EngNZ on Engineering Acoustics: Understanding, Measuring, and Managing Noise.
Acoustics is a critical yet easily overlooked part of the built and natural environment. This presentation introduces the fundamentals of acoustics from an engineering perspective—what is sound, how does it behave, and how do we measure it. We'll explore both building acoustics (indoor environments) and environmental acoustics (outdoor settings), considering the practical implications of noise on people, communities, and wildlife.
In this session we will discuss measurement techniques and technologies—from noise sources to sound level meters and remote monitoring systems and regulatory requirements in New Zealand. We'll also examine why acoustics matters across disciplines, and how sound-related challenges can be quantified and addressed.
Some basic acoustic mathematics will be included to satisfy technically minded attendees, with a focus on how formulas translate to real-world outcomes. Questions and discussion will be welcomed throughout.
Speaker: Tony Bell
As the director of Noise and Weather Monitoring Ltd, Tony Bell is based in Palmerston North, where he lives with his wife and two young children. Tony studied engineering at Massey University and has a background in factory automation and product development.
Since early 2023, Tony has been working alongside Neil Jepsen, our local acoustics expert with several decades of experience, to continue offering an environmental noise monitoring service nation wide. Continuing to provide high-quality service to the acoustics community, backed by the top tier Norsonic brand, allows Neil to transition into retirement.
Outside of work Tony enjoys exploring New Zealand's incredible national parks and native wildlife - when time allows!
Presenters
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