SINTEF Acoustics' expertise include audiology and the physiology of the ear. This forms the basis for work in these disciplines:

Knowledge of how hearing works is important to prevent damage. The Acoustics group has knowledge of both healthy and diseased anatomy. This include expertise in damage risk/prevention and rehabilitation (hearing aid technology). We have worked on the development of hearing aid technology, and have performed clinical tests on new hearing aid technology.

SINTEF Acoustics are actively working on the development of hearing protection. This includes knowledge of ear defenders, plugs, attenuation, and understanding of how sound still may reach cochlea when ear protection are used. We participate in the standardization work within ISO4869 which concerns hearing protection, and we may perform standardized measurments of hearing protectors.

Psychoacoustics concerns the human experience of sound, and reactions to sounds. It is also possible to build artificial sound fields, and simulate situations.

Contact:
Olav Kvaløy
Tel.: +47 73 59 26 36