Institute of Sound and Vibration Research
Institute of Sound and Vibration Research

Facilities

Explore our range of major experimental facilities.
Large anechoic chamber

Large anechoic chamber

Our anechoic chamber is a silent room 'without echoes' used for carrying out standard acoustical tests.
Reverberation chamber

Reverberation chambers

We have a large and a small reverberation chamber which we use for acoustic testing.
Two researchers experimenting in a wind tunnel

Wind tunnel: 2.1m by 1.5m by 4.4m

This is one of our larger wind tunnels. We use it for student research projects, wind engineering studies and marine industry work.
Man on bike in wind tunnel with man adjusting his wheel.

Wind tunnel: 3.5m by 2.4m by 10.5m

The R J Mitchell Wind Tunnel is the largest of our wind tunnels. It's ideal for vehicle aerodynamic work and performance sport testing. It can also be used for consultancy.