It is well known that noise control at the source is the most cost-effective. Designing for quietness is therefore the most important concept in Engineering Acoustics or Technical Acoustics. The IUTAM Symposium on Designing for Quietness held at the Indian Institute of Science Bangalore in December 2000, was probably the first on this topic anywhere in the world. Papers were invited from reputed researchers and professionals spread over several countries. 18 of the 21 papers presented in the Symposium are included in these proceedings after rigorous review, revision and editing. This volume covers a large number of applications, such as silencers, lined ducts, acoustic materials, source characterization, acoustical design of vehicle cabs, ships, space antennas, MEMS pressure transducer etc., active control of structure-borne noise and cavities, SEA for engine noise and structural acoustic modelling with application to design of quieter panels.
A list of references at the end of every paper will provide sources for further reading.

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Analysis and Design of an Annular Airgap Lined Duct for Hot Exhaust Systems.- Acoustical Materials for Automotive NVH Reduction.- Acoustic Characterization of One-Port Sources and its Aplication to Duct Noise Control System Design.- Theoretical and Experimental Studies of the Acoustical Design of Vehicle Cabs-A Review of Truck Noise Sources and Cab Design Using Statistical Energy Analysis.- Disturbance Damping of an Unfolded Space Mirror.- In Pursuit of Quieter Ship Design.- Active Control of Structure-Borne Noise in Helicopter Cabin Transmitted Through Gearbox Support Strut.- Acitve Noise Control in Acoustic Cavities with Flexible Walls.- Sea for Diesel Engine Transfer Path.- An Environmental Impact Assessment of a Projected Airport Noise.- Dynamics of Hearing Sensitivity to Noise.- Design of a Mems Pressure Sensor for Acoustic Applications.- Reducing Radiated Sound Power by Minimizing the Dynamic Compliance.- Compressor Related Noise Control in Air-Conditioners and Refrigerators.- An Experimental Verification of Structural-Acoustic Modeling and Design Optimization.- An Optimization Technique in Structural-Acoustic Design of Sedan Body Panels.- How Noise Control Improves Health.- Transmission and Absorption Predictions and Performance.