An overview of current experimental modal analysis technology is provided with consideration to its use with finite element analysis. The implications of this available technology to acoustic applications are included. The advantages and disadvantages of various practical modal analysis methods will be covered. A look to the future is provided in assessing the influences of computational and graphics advances anticipated in workstation hardware. Various application examples will be reviewed to illustrate methodologies employed.
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