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Noise and Vibration Measurement Handbook

Our free 7th edition guide: learn which sensors to use, how to measure, and how to turn your data into insight.

A practical reference for noise and vibration engineers

Written by Prosig’s engineers and specialists, the Noise and Vibration Measurement Handbook brings together decades of practical experience in one free guide. Whether you’re new to noise and vibration testing or an experienced engineer looking for a quick reference, it covers the essentials from sensor to result.

The handbook is organised around three themes:

  • Sense: choosing and using the right sensors, from accelerometers and microphones to strain gauges
  • Measure: basic and advanced measurement methods, including sampling, filtering and hammer impact testing
  • Analyse: turning measurements into insight, from Fourier analysis and octave bands to rotating machinery and order analysis

It also includes real-world case studies from aerospace, automotive, space and power generation. Read it online below, or download the full PDF to keep.

Download the full handbook

Get the complete 138-page handbook as a PDF to read offline or share with your team.

Download the handbook (PDF, 10.9 MB)

Read the handbook online 

Turn the pages below to explore the handbook, or use full screen for easier reading.

Explore Prosig solutions by application
Front view of a radial aircraft engine with cylinders arranged around a central hub, in black and white.
Aerospace

Reliable vibration and acoustic measurement for engine, airframe and component testing.

Close-up of a vehicle engine bay showing the engine, pipework and wiring, in black and white.
Automotive testing and NVH

Capture and analyse noise, vibration and harshness data on the road, on the rig or in the lab.

Precision measuring probe checking the surface of an engine cylinder block, in black and white.
Advanced engineering

Flexible measurement and analysis tools for research, development and complex test programmes.

Close-up of meshing gears and a bearing inside a gearbox, in black and white.
End-of-line testing

Fast, repeatable noise and vibration checks to verify product quality before it leaves the line.

Busy motorway at night lined with noise barriers, in black and white.
Environmental

Measure and monitor noise and vibration from traffic, construction and industrial sources.

Worm gear shaft with roller bearings on a dark workshop surface, in black and white.
Manufacturing and industrial

Understand machine behaviour, reduce downtime and improve product quality on the factory floor.

Wind turbines across misty farmland at dawn, in black and white.
Power generation

Vibration measurement and analysis for turbines, generators and critical rotating machinery.

Row of large satellite dishes under a cloudy sky, in black and white.
Space

High-channel-count data acquisition for satellite, launcher and space hardware testing.

Recommended products
Prosig DATS SOLO small case
DATS hardware

Portable and high-channel-count data acquisition systems, from 4 to 96 inputs.

Computer screen showing Prosig product software
DATS software

Capture, process, analyse and report on noise and vibration data in one package.

PlantProtech Protor Mobile vibration monitoring unit, showing its front panel of input connectors and display.
PROTOR

The PlantProtech PROTOR Mobile is a high-speed data acquisition and diagnostic system for critical rotating machinery.

Technical resources
Noise and vibration handbook

Free 7th edition guide

Our free guide to the principles and practice of noise and vibration measurement, from transducers to analysis.

Case studies

Real-world applications

See how engineers use Prosig systems to solve real noise and vibration challenges across industries.

Video library

Watch and learn

Short videos on Prosig products, measurement techniques and tips to get the most from your system.

 

Have a question about your measurements?

Our engineers are happy to help with sensor selection, test setup, or analysis.
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