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Noise, Vibration & Harshness (NVH) Testing

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Noise, Vibration & Harshness (NVH) Testing

Starweaver
Aditya Patil

Instructors: Starweaver

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Apply principles of acoustics and vibration to evaluate noise, vibration, and harshness in vehicles.

  • Capture and analyze NVH signals using data acquisition tools and open-source software for diagnostics.

  • Develop data-driven NVH improvement strategies by applying analysis methods to real-world systems.

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December 2025

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1 assignment

Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

In this module, you’ll learn the basics of Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH). You’ll explore what causes NVH in machines and vehicles and why it matters for comfort and product quality. You’ll also understand how NVH is measured and how human perception affects the way we judge sound and vibration.

What's included

4 videos2 readings1 peer review

This module focuses on how to collect and process NVH data. You’ll learn how sensors and data systems capture vibration and sound signals, and how to clean and analyze them using basic signal processing methods like FFT and filtering. We’ll also use a free tool, REW (Room EQ Wizard), to visualize and understand NVH signals.

What's included

4 videos1 reading1 peer review

In this final module, you’ll learn how to assess and improve product sound and feel. You’ll explore how engineers rate sound quality and find vibration issues, then use methods like damping and isolation to fix them. You’ll also see how before-and-after testing confirms the success of NVH improvements.

What's included

5 videos1 reading1 assignment2 peer reviews

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