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Services
The Acoustic Group provides measurement-led noise and vibration consulting for government, industry, legal practitioners and communities. Our findings rest on physical measurement with appropriate instrumentation, rather than theoretical prediction alone.
How we work
- Measure first. Field and laboratory testing with instrumentation matched to the problem, including multi-channel and infrasound-capable systems.
- Independent. We act for applicants, regulators and residents, and are appointed as the court’s expert.
- Standards-based. Assessments follow, and are informed by, the Australian Standards Steven Cooper helped write.
- Clear reporting. Findings are explained so that councils, courts and communities can act on them.
Aviation & Defence
Helicopter and fixed-wing noise, NPD curve derivation, INM validation, ANEF review and noise and flight-path monitoring for civil and military aerodromes.
Wind Farms & Infrasound
Infrasound and low-frequency noise measurement using specialist instrumentation, the Wind Turbine Signature, community impact studies and compliance reviews.
Industrial Noise & Vibration
Sound power surveys, noise-source ranking and long-term noise reduction programs for petrochemical, manufacturing and processing plants.
Legal Assignments
Independent acoustic evidence before Local, Land & Environment, District, Supreme and Federal Courts — for applicants, authorities or as the court’s expert.
Expert Witness
Joint expert reports, peer review of acoustic assessments and clear, measurement-based testimony on noise and vibration disputes.
Licensed Premises & Venues
Noise assessment and design for hotels, clubs, music venues, festivals, theatres, studios and auditoria.
Also available
Acoustic design of auditoria, studios and entertainment venues; road and rail traffic noise; construction noise and vibration; occupational noise and vibration exposure; building vibration and structural movement investigations; and peer review of acoustic reports.
Need an independent acoustic assessment or expert opinion?
Talk to Steven Cooper about your project, dispute or compliance question.