> . Is > > it possible to determine the volume of a space by the resonating frequency? > > (...maybe the polyester resin is getting to me...) > > Not easily. Straightforward mathematical models to relate resonant frequency > to volume exist for tubes of uniform diameter (e.g., organ pipes), but a yak > has a highly variable cross section. Should be possible to take a > semiempirical approach, though, by measuring the volume of a couple yaks having > similar profile to yours and their resonant frequency. There's a huge body of studies about this, going back to the 19th Century. Strictly speaking it is easier to determine resonant frequency knowing the volume and other parameters, but the inverse is doable. Ever heard of Helmholz Resonators? Use to be a late 19thC early 20th mechanical method of empirical spectral analysis. There's also a whole bunch of stuff by Lord Rayleigh about that same time about this... > *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sun Feb 18 2001 - 22:29:04 PST
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