
TubeCell is acquisition software for managing impedance tube measurements, facilitating data acquisition, post-processing, and analysis.
Vendor
Matelys - Research Lab
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Developed by Matelys, TubeCell is specialized acquisition software designed to manage impedance tube measurements in accordance with ISO 10534-2, ASTM E1050-12, and ASTM E2611 standards. It enables users to acquire and post-process data, providing input for further analysis using methods such as Finite Element Method (FEM), Boundary Element Method (BEM), Statistical Energy Analysis (SEA), and Ray Tracing. TubeCell supports arbitrary tube dimensions and microphone positions, accommodating measurements with 1 to 4 microphones. Features include individual microphone calibration, calibration of relative microphone positions, a guided measurement procedure, frequency range overlap averaging, and methods like 2 microphones/2 loads and 3 microphones/2 loads. The software offers full post-processing capabilities, including the computation of uncertainty envelopes and inter-sample dispersion envelopes. Output data encompass surface properties (absorption coefficient, surface impedance, reflection coefficient), transmission coefficient, coherences and auto-spectra, bulk characteristic properties (dynamic mass density, dynamic bulk modulus, characteristic impedance, characteristic wave number), dissipated powers, and transfer matrix coefficients. By reducing the lead time for measurement campaigns and providing true monitoring of measurement quality, TubeCell enhances the efficiency and accuracy of impedance tube measurements.
Features:
- Flexible Measurement Configuration: Handles arbitrary tube dimensions and microphone positions, supporting setups with 1 to 4 microphones.
- Comprehensive Calibration: Offers individual microphone calibration and calibration of relative microphone positions to ensure accurate data acquisition.
- Guided Measurement Procedure: Provides a step-by-step guided procedure to facilitate consistent and reliable measurements.
- Advanced Post-Processing: Includes full post-processing capabilities, such as frequency range overlap averaging, computation of uncertainty envelopes, and inter-sample dispersion analysis.
- Multiple Measurement Methods: Supports 2 microphones/2 loads and 3 microphones/2 loads methods for versatile data collection.
- Extensive Output Data: Generates comprehensive output data, including surface properties, transmission coefficients, bulk characteristic properties, dissipated powers, and transfer matrix coefficients.
- Integration with Analysis Methods: Provides input data for further analysis using FEM, BEM, SEA, and Ray Tracing methodologies.
- Quality Monitoring: Enables true monitoring of measurement quality to improve data reliability and reduce lead time for measurement campaigns.