Publications
Online publications:
Soundscape and Sound Ordinance of New Orleans Evaluation and Recommendations
Soundscape and Sound Ordinance of New Orleans Appendix
Vieux Carre Entertainment District Evaluation and Recommendations
Vieux Carre Entertainment District Evaluation and Recommendations Appendix
ANSI 12.60 National Classroom Acoustics Standard Companion Booklet for Architects
(publication pending on Acoustical Society of America standards website)
Soundscape and Sound Ordinance of New Orleans Evaluation and Recommendations
Soundscape and Sound Ordinance of New Orleans Appendix
Vieux Carre Entertainment District Evaluation and Recommendations
Vieux Carre Entertainment District Evaluation and Recommendations Appendix
ANSI 12.60 National Classroom Acoustics Standard Companion Booklet for Architects
(publication pending on Acoustical Society of America standards website)
A list of our publications and presentations:
“Experimental verification of computer modeled loudspeaker sound level performance based on excitation signal”, David Woolworth, Vahid Naderyan, ASA Providence, Rhode Island, May 2014. “The importance of the relationship of acoustics and sustainability”,David Woolworth, ASA San Francisco, December 2013, Invited paper.
“Relating acoustics and thermal performance”, David Woolworth, ASA San Francisco, December 2013, Invited paper.
“Proposed method for characterizing wind turbine noise and their dependence on meteorological effects for validation of existing studies”, David Woolworth, Roger Waxler, Jeremy Webster, 2013 International Wind Turbine Conference, Denver, Colorado, August 2013.
“Creation of an architect's companion booklet for ANSI 12.60American National Classroom Acoustics Standard”, David Woolworth and Peter Phinney, ASA Kansas City October 2012.
“Using musical instruments for narrow band impulse excitation of halls to aid in acoustical analysis”, David Woolworth, ASA Kansas City October 2012.
“Revision of New Orleans' noise ordinance: efforts toward simplification and enforceability”, David Woolworth, 41st International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering, New York, August 2012.
“Sound transmission testing of historical facades of New Orleans”, David Woolworth, 41st International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering, New York, August 2012.
“Revision of the New Orleans noise code in regard to soundscape, enforcement, and cultural impact”, David Woolworth, ASA Hong Kong May 2012
“Examining a-weighted and c-weighted sound levels and noise code limits in respect to annoyance due to music sources”, David Woolworth, ASA Hong Kong May 2012
“Preliminary suggestions for limitation of pulsing low frequency content in noise ordinances”, David Woolworth Mid South ASA Conway AR October 2011
“Isolation strategies and results in repurposed spaces for theater and music” (attention given to addressing aesthetic historical issues in tandem with vibration and noise), David Woolworth, ASA Seattle May 2011; Invited paper
“Development of qualitative lab elements for teaching acoustics to architects in the context of environmental control systems at Louisiana State University”, Mid South ASA Oxford April 2011
“Low Frequency Noise Complaints in Residential Applications”, Mid South ASA Memphis October 2010
“Small music venues and amplified sound: High sound pressure levels and architecture” (empirical study examining potential non-linear effects of high sound pressure levels in rooms), David Woolworth, ASA Baltimore April 2010; Invited paper
“Case Studies: Auditorium, gymnasium, gymnatorium” (case studies of creative solutions to low budget school multipurpose facilities), David Woolworth, ASA Baltimore April 2010
“Investigations on real-size coupled rooms based on a Bayesian estimation analysis methodology and acoustic indicators”, Zuhre Su, David Woolworth, Ning Xiang, originally accepted to be presented at ASA Paris June 2008, currently conducting additional research
“Four buildings converted to performance spaces” (a study on acoustics and retrofitting performance spaces) David Woolworth, ASA Miami November 2008; Invited paper
“Modal Analysis and Transient String Response of Solid Body Electric Bass Guitars with Effects of the Instrumentalist”, David Woolworth, Henry Scarton, poster ASA Paris June 2008
“A survey of small live music venues of New Orleans”, David Woolworth ASA New Orleans November 2007; Invited paper
“Characterization of low-profile fresnel lenses for annular high-intensity focused ultrasound radiators”, David Woolworth, Jason Raymond, Joel Mobley, ASA New Orleans November 2007
Finite Element Analysis Modeling of the Solid Body Electric Bass; Invited Speaker; Department of Civil Engineering, University of Mississippi, Dec 1999
Musical Acoustics of the String Family; Invited Speaker; Society of Physics Students; University of Mississippi; November, 1994
Modal Analysis and Transient String Response of Solid Body Electric Bass Guitars; (to be published) presented by invitation at the University of Mississippi, March 1996
Modal Analysis and Applications to Construction of Solid Body Instruments; Presentation; Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans; June 1993
Effect of Coupling of Parts and Wood Type on Resonance of Solid Body Instruments; (write-up in progress)
Multiple internal publications on development of high intensity focused ultrasound transducers (list available on request) National Center for Physical Acoustics
“Experimental verification of computer modeled loudspeaker sound level performance based on excitation signal”, David Woolworth, Vahid Naderyan, ASA Providence, Rhode Island, May 2014. “The importance of the relationship of acoustics and sustainability”,David Woolworth, ASA San Francisco, December 2013, Invited paper.
“Relating acoustics and thermal performance”, David Woolworth, ASA San Francisco, December 2013, Invited paper.
“Proposed method for characterizing wind turbine noise and their dependence on meteorological effects for validation of existing studies”, David Woolworth, Roger Waxler, Jeremy Webster, 2013 International Wind Turbine Conference, Denver, Colorado, August 2013.
“Creation of an architect's companion booklet for ANSI 12.60American National Classroom Acoustics Standard”, David Woolworth and Peter Phinney, ASA Kansas City October 2012.
“Using musical instruments for narrow band impulse excitation of halls to aid in acoustical analysis”, David Woolworth, ASA Kansas City October 2012.
“Revision of New Orleans' noise ordinance: efforts toward simplification and enforceability”, David Woolworth, 41st International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering, New York, August 2012.
“Sound transmission testing of historical facades of New Orleans”, David Woolworth, 41st International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering, New York, August 2012.
“Revision of the New Orleans noise code in regard to soundscape, enforcement, and cultural impact”, David Woolworth, ASA Hong Kong May 2012
“Examining a-weighted and c-weighted sound levels and noise code limits in respect to annoyance due to music sources”, David Woolworth, ASA Hong Kong May 2012
“Preliminary suggestions for limitation of pulsing low frequency content in noise ordinances”, David Woolworth Mid South ASA Conway AR October 2011
“Isolation strategies and results in repurposed spaces for theater and music” (attention given to addressing aesthetic historical issues in tandem with vibration and noise), David Woolworth, ASA Seattle May 2011; Invited paper
“Development of qualitative lab elements for teaching acoustics to architects in the context of environmental control systems at Louisiana State University”, Mid South ASA Oxford April 2011
“Low Frequency Noise Complaints in Residential Applications”, Mid South ASA Memphis October 2010
“Small music venues and amplified sound: High sound pressure levels and architecture” (empirical study examining potential non-linear effects of high sound pressure levels in rooms), David Woolworth, ASA Baltimore April 2010; Invited paper
“Case Studies: Auditorium, gymnasium, gymnatorium” (case studies of creative solutions to low budget school multipurpose facilities), David Woolworth, ASA Baltimore April 2010
“Investigations on real-size coupled rooms based on a Bayesian estimation analysis methodology and acoustic indicators”, Zuhre Su, David Woolworth, Ning Xiang, originally accepted to be presented at ASA Paris June 2008, currently conducting additional research
“Four buildings converted to performance spaces” (a study on acoustics and retrofitting performance spaces) David Woolworth, ASA Miami November 2008; Invited paper
“Modal Analysis and Transient String Response of Solid Body Electric Bass Guitars with Effects of the Instrumentalist”, David Woolworth, Henry Scarton, poster ASA Paris June 2008
“A survey of small live music venues of New Orleans”, David Woolworth ASA New Orleans November 2007; Invited paper
“Characterization of low-profile fresnel lenses for annular high-intensity focused ultrasound radiators”, David Woolworth, Jason Raymond, Joel Mobley, ASA New Orleans November 2007
Finite Element Analysis Modeling of the Solid Body Electric Bass; Invited Speaker; Department of Civil Engineering, University of Mississippi, Dec 1999
Musical Acoustics of the String Family; Invited Speaker; Society of Physics Students; University of Mississippi; November, 1994
Modal Analysis and Transient String Response of Solid Body Electric Bass Guitars; (to be published) presented by invitation at the University of Mississippi, March 1996
Modal Analysis and Applications to Construction of Solid Body Instruments; Presentation; Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans; June 1993
Effect of Coupling of Parts and Wood Type on Resonance of Solid Body Instruments; (write-up in progress)
Multiple internal publications on development of high intensity focused ultrasound transducers (list available on request) National Center for Physical Acoustics