By Matt Shipman -
Riding in a helicopter or airplane can be a noisy experience for passengers. But researchers from North Carolina State University and MIT have developed a membrane that can be incorporated into aircraft to drastically reduce the low-frequency noise that penetrates the cabin.
“This design is promising for making structures that are strong, lightweight, and sound-proof,” says Yun Jing, an assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at NC State and senior author of a paper describing the work.
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Future plane rides could be a lot quieter using a new lightweight membrane
