Plenary Speaker

Mr. Arnold Burke

Acoustics Impact on Rocket and Satellite Design and Testing

Abstract:

In the aerospace industry, the acoustic environment is not simply an annoyance, but a gauntlet that needs to be survived.  The first 60 seconds of launch create sound pressure levels that fatigue and damage guidance systems, transmitters, and other electronic components.  This presentation will cover some of the prediction methods for defining acoustic specification levels, and the testing methods that are used to demonstrate satellites and rocket components have been designed sufficiently to make it to orbit and complete the mission.

In honor of the NOISE-CON being held in Long Beach, the presentation will devote the last 10 minutes to discussing a ‘perfect storm’ noise problem that arose at the Douglas Aircraft Company (which was a major employer in Long Beach from World War II until 2006). 

About Mr. Burke:

Arnie Burke is a Senior Engineering Specialist at the Aerospace Corporation, with 40 years of experience in Acoustics, Vibration, and Shock analysis for rockets and satellites.  Previously, he worked at Boeing Space Systems and McDonnell Douglas Aircraft.  He has a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Southern California, and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Mr. Burke’s time at Aerospace covered all aspects of the industry, including launch vehicles (Delta, Atlas, Falcon 9), satellite systems (GPS, MUOS, WGS), Small-Sats, and the Missile Defense Program.

In his spare time, he enjoys international travel and learning new languages. 

Mr. Jason King

The Art and Science of Post Production Audio

Abstract:

Movies and TV Shows are 50% Picture and 50% Sound, as defined by George Lucas. A very large portion of the Sound for any given Movie or Television Show is created after the cameras have stopped rolling. The process of adding Sound to these shows is the art of Post Production Sound. Our Presenter, Jason King, will take us through the art of Post Production Audio by describing each portion of the process, along with some demonstrations and examples of his past works. 

This presentation will wrap with some audience participation – get ready to make some noise!

About Mr. King:

An Emmy Award Winning Sound Mixer, Sound Editor, and Sound Designer, Jason King has been working in the field of Post Production Sound for 37 years. During that time, he has worked on everything from the Film “A Star is Born” to the TV Show “Yellowstone.” Jason has worked on more than 130 various Films and TV Shows over his long career. Having started at an early age, he was at the forefront of the industry as it began a shift from analog workflows to digitally based workflows. As an early adopter, he was instrumental in bringing some of Hollywood’s top films into the digital world. His bleeding edge work continues to this day, with various TV Shows and Films. He also consults with many Hardware and Software manufacturers to help them tailor their products for the Post Production Sound market.

In addition to passion for his work, Jason enjoys cooking, driving in the gorgeous areas of Southern California, and trips to Disneyland with his wife Shannon.

Controlling Ground-Borne Noise from a New Subway Line Adjacent to the Walt Disney Concert Hall

Three speakers will walk us through the collaborative effort to add a new subway light-rail line adjacent to the Walt Disney Concert Hall while maintaining its renowned acoustic character. Starting with a description of the Hall’s approach to environmental sound isolation, the presentation will also cover how appropriate limits were set for the project, the approach to modeling future noise and vibration levels with the proposed light-rail line, and an overview of the state-of-the-art track-based mitigation measures implemented to meet the limits. This project overview highlights the intersection of building acoustics with environmental acoustics to achieve a successful project outcome!

About the speakers:

Tom Schindler, P.E., Salter (Consultant Emeritus – Retired in 2024) Tom Schindler joined the Salter team in 1984, making the first of many significant contributions in acoustics while working on the Skywalker Ranch project. He also worked on the design of the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, The Greek Theater, The Rady Shell, and managed over other 500 projects during his 40-year tenure at Salter. Tom was also integral to the early days of Salter’s Low-Voltage Technology team. He specialized in performance spaces, civic facilities, and media and post-productions facilities. 

Shannon McKenna, P.E., Cross-Spectrum Acoustics Shannon has been a transportation noise and vibration consultant for over 15 years. The focus of her work is helping rail transit projects meet noise and vibration requirements. Shannon has worked in cities throughout the United States including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Chicago, Minneapolis, and Miami. She enjoys the opportunity to work on public transportation projects that move forward the state-of-the art in noise and vibration prediction and control.

Outside of work, Shannon enjoys playing tennis, going to the beach, and spending time with her family.

Christopher Layman, Ph.D., Radial Acoustics Chris is a founding principal of Radial Acoustics, Inc. He primarily works on rail related projects and specializes in vibration propagation through soils and structures as well as mitigation design. Prior to consulting, Chris was a Fellow at the Naval Research Laboratory – Acoustics Division where he conducted ONR funded work on advanced acoustic materials. Beyond his interest in noise and vibration, Chris may be found planning his next road trip, exploring libraries and bookstores, or doing yardwork.