Wave6
Next-Gen Vibro-Acoustic & Aero-Vibro-Acoustic Simulation
Wave6 Overview
Wave6 provides unique Analysis Methods for efficiently and accurately simulating noise and vibration across the entire audible frequency range. These methods are integrated into a single common engine and controlled by a single license. This enables you to combine methods in the same model and efficiently analyze noise and vibration problems in ways that are simply not possible in other software packages. By integrating Wave6 into your design process you can ensure noise and vibration performance is built into your product at the design stage, which reduces the risk of discovering expensive noise and vibration problems during the physical prototyping process.
Key Capabilities
- Acoustic Wave PropagationWave6 models wave propagation in both bounded and unbounded acoustic spaces at low frequencies.
- Efficient Surface MeshingWave6 allows surface meshing of acoustic spaces, eliminating the need to mesh the entire domain.
- Simulating Complex Acoustic EnvironmentsUsers can simulate acoustic radiation into unbounded spaces or model structural excitation from complex, random acoustic environments.
- Automated Model CreationWave6 offers automated tools for volume extraction, surface meshing, and incompatible junction creation, enabling the rapid generation of large, fully coupled acoustic boundary element models from existing geometry.
- Combining BEM and SEA for Advanced ModelsBy integrating Boundary Element Method (BEM) with Statistical Energy Analysis (SEA), Wave6 allows users to build advanced models of large acoustic spaces for accurate and efficient wind noise simulation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if Wave6 can be applied to my application and industry?
Wave6 is used across transportation, aerospace & defense, and marine industries. Typical applications include in the Transportation industry : interior noise, acoustic packaging, e-motor noise, wind noise, brake noise, and more. In the Aerospace & Defense industry: aircraft interior noise, rocket shock response, UAV noise, and random dynamic environments. And in the Marine industry: submarine noise, propeller radiation, pipe vibration, and regulatory compliance for noise pollution. The best way to know if Wave6 fits your specific needs is to contact us for real user cases and a discussion of your application.
Can Wave6 integrate with CFD and FEA workflows?
Yes, Wave6 is designed to seamlessly interface with CFD and FEA models. It allows automatic transfer of geometry, meshes, and results from flow or structural models, enabling multi-disciplinary analysis without redundant data handling and minimizing setup time.
Who can use Wave6?
It is designed for: Vibro-acoustic analysts, FEA users (to extend existing structural analysis), CFD users (to automate workflows for noise prediction), physical test teams (to help diagnose test data and rank source/path contributions). Wave6’s intuitive workflows and automation tools make advanced vibro-acoustic analysis accessible even to non-specialists.
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