Panel Contribution Analysis - An Alternative Window Method

<div class="htmlview paragraph">Vehicle interior noise can be regarded as the sum of all panel contributions which enclose the compartment. In order to experimentally investigate the sound contributions of individual panels, the so-called “window method” is often used. Due to some fundamental drawbacks, a new method has been invented which is considered a useful alternative. The theoretical background of the method is covered in this paper, as well as application examples illustrating the performance and advantages of this new technique.</div>