Acoustic Sensor Networks

Acoustic Sensor Networks Limited develop distributed noise monitoring solutions based on the latest generation of low cost MEMS microphones and IoT hardware. The rich data sets generated by these solutions allow the application of advanced analytics to provide new insights in environmental noise, ultimately leading to a better understanding of how noise impacts the health and experience of citizens. Through innovation in noise measurement we believe our cities can sound better.

What we do

MEMS Microphone package design and development for measurement applications

Deployment of noise monitoring arrays for research projects

Development of new analytical tools for noise data generated by monitoring arrays

Consultancy on calibration of acoustic measurement devices

Who we are

Richard

Founder and Principal scientist

Richard is a world leading expert in electroacoustics and acoustic metrology with over 30 years of experience in the field. His focus is the development of new measurement systems exploiting MEMS microphone technology to create devices which can meet specific performance requirements, such as IEC 61672 Class 1.

He also conducts research and consultancy activities on calibration of electroacoustic devices and audiometry,

Richard is currently the chair of the IEC TC29 committee for standards related to instruments and methods of measurement in the field of electroacoustics.

Ben

Founder and data Architect

Ben focuses on developing full stack solutions for urban noise monitoring projects and developing new analytics to gain insights from the data produced, drawing on more than 10 years’ experience in acoustics research and a growing interest in data science. He is also involved in design and test activities for MEMS microphone based devices.

Ben is passionate about the opportunities presented by the proliferation of low-cost tech coupled with the data revolution for changing the way we measure sound and understand its impacts, leading to calmer more efficient cities.