Noise, vibration, harshness
Ricardo’s cross-discipline expertise in Noise, Vibration and Harshness, powertrain technologies and integration ensures future vehicles will meet customer demands.
Ricardo’s cross-discipline expertise in noise, vibration and harshness (NVH), powertrain technologies and integration ensures future vehicles will meet customer demands. Our state-of-the-art simulation and test facilities support a more efficient route to market.
Ricardo has been a leader in NVH development and harshness for over 50 years. We deliver class leading NVH solutions to meet the exacting requirements of our customers and product legislation. We provide a range of services including the development of systems for electric vehicles.
Utilising Ricardo’s in-house test facilities, we can accurately measure NHV for efficient benchmarking, development testing and validation
Facilities comprise three powertrain semi-anechoic test cells, vehicle anechoic test facility (modal analysis room, vehicle workshop and semi-anechoic chassis dyno) exterior noise track and listening room (multi-media suite).
The RAS-R system provides electronic augmentation of internal combustion or electric power unit sound quality using live streaming authentic sound sources, rich in genuine information content.
The live authentic sound linked directly to the xEV powertrain to deliver an interior driver experience in line with brand expectation, whilst ensuring exterior pedestrian safety requirements are met. The system integrates multiple authentic sound layers to build a sound signature that signals the cars operating status.
Why Ricardo for noise, vibration and harshness solutions?
Well defined processes
With over 40 years of NVH testing experience, Ricardo has developed well defined processes for hybrid and electrified vehicle and powertrain NVH analysis, drawing on gained experience to support the needs of clients.
Test, analysis and benchmarking
Utilising state of the art facilities, including three flexible powertrain semi-anechoic test cells, Ricardo supports testing across road - including passenger and heavy duty vehicles - aerospace, marine and rolling stock.
Extensive capabilities
Ricardo provides NVH simulation capabilities including intake and exhaust, base engine, powertrain mounting, driveline, e-machine, pass-by, road noise and gear whine
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