Current interests

Dr Ben Piper is a new member of the Airborne Acoustics team working on research into various aspects of the measurement of acoustics in air focusing on MEMS microphone technology. This work includes the development of novel calibration methods for non-standard microphones both in the field and using opto-acoustic techniques as a primary method. Further to this, Ben has a keen interest in acoustics relating to wind farms and ambisonic reproduction techniques for subjective listening experiments.

Biography

Ben received a BSc in Music, Acoustics and Recording, and an MSc in Audio Acoustics from the University of Salford, UK, before completing a PhD in Acoustic Remote Sensing at the same university in 2011. This was followed by a six month postdoctorate position examining subjective annoyance to wind turbine noise. Ben joined NPL in January 2012.

Selected publications

• SODAR comparison methods for compatible wind speed estimation
  B. Piper
  PhD Thesis, University of Salford (2011)
• Results from testing a system calibration transponder with two different SODARs
  B. Piper, S. von Hunerbein
  Proceedings of ISARS Paris (2010)
• Research into aerodynamic modulation of wind turbine noise
  A. Moorhouse, M. Hayes, S. von Hunerbein, B. Piper, M. Adams
  Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) - URN 07/1235 2007 (2006)

Contact details

Email: ben.piper@npl.co.uk
Tel: 020 8943 7034