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Sound, Noise, and Vibration engineers at SDRC (Structural
Dynamics Research Corporation) were developing a design for
a general purpose "sound quality" system used to analyze,
model, and design and test modifications to the sound of
products ranging from automobiles to helicopters to
electric shavers. We developed the software architecture
for the system, including the critical real-time audio and
display scheduling structures for the SGI Unix platform
that allowed future system expansion. We also assisted
with user interface design and to define new system
capabilities. We worked with SDRC management, engineers,
programmers, and other consultants to implement and deliver
several generations of the system. The SDRC Sound Quality
system is now the industry leader and is presently in use
at companies including most of the world's leading
automobile manufacturers, including Ford, GM, Toyota,
Jaguar, Harley-Davidson, and others. The 2000 Ford
Explorer was designed on-line from conception thru
production using SDRC software, including Sound Quality
(now developed by MTS).
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