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Zachary Collins
University of South Florida coordinated the competition.
The Brigham Young Student Chapter held its Poster Session at Brigham Young
University (BYU) in December with about 55 people in attendance.
The following five entries from students at BYU were submitted: “Characterization of full-scale military jet noise using near-field acoustical holography,” by Alan Wall; “Rocket noise: Measurement and prediction by Jarom Giraud; “The effect of non-ideal microphone directivity on reflection localization methods,” by James Esplin; “Interior Fourier Near-field Acoustical Holography Using Energy Density,” by Zachary Collins; “Analog feedback control of broad- band fan noise,” by Cole Duke; “Tackling the ‘Tank Killer:’ Acoustical design of a
test range for the GAU-8 Avenger,” by Matthew Shaw.
The winning entry was judged to be “Interior Fourier Near-field
AcousticalHolography Using Energy Density,” by Zachary Collins. He will receive a Royster Award in the amount of $2500 in support of his ongoing graduate studies.
ASA is currently searching for a half-time
Education Coordinator (honoraria position).
For details please visit the ASA web site http://asa.aip.org. The review of applications will begin on 15 April and continue until the position is filled.
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