Feel the vibes - A German research team is developing a way to measure the noise and disturbance experienced by car passengers and deliver much quieter rides

摘要

DRIVING is a sensory experience. Even the most pragmatic driver doesn't think of their vehicle as a way of getting them from A to B - the feel of the car and particularly the sound are important. This poses a problem for car makers. How can they 'design-in' acoustic performance in their new cars? Germany's Fraunhofer Institute is trying to find out.