University of Texas at Arlington
Title:
Determination of the Shape of a Human Vocal Tract
Director(s):
Tuncay Aktosun and Minerva Cordero
Email:
aktosun@uta.edu
Dates of Program: June 11 - July 22, 2006
Summary:
The research topic is the direct and inverse problems for determining
the shape of a human vocal tract from some sound measurements at the
lips. The direct problem consists of determining the sound pressure
created at the lips when a unit amplitude, sinusoidal volume velocity
of sound wave is sent from the glottal end of the vocal tract. The
inverse problem is to determine the cross sectional area of the vocal
tract as a function of the distance from the glottis to the lips when
the sound pressure at the lips is known.
In addition to participating in quality research, the student
researchers will develop basic research and computational skills, learn
about opportunities at the graduate level, and gain skills to present
and disseminate research findings.
For more information, visit http://omega.uta.edu/~aktosun/nreup/
Student Researchers Supported by MAA:
- Ms. Eunice Gray Alvarenga, Sam Houston State University
- Ms. Nora Castaneda, University of Texas at Arlington
- Mr. Joaquin Noyola, University of Texas at Arlington
- Mr. Michael Puente, University of North Texas
Program Contacts:
Bill Hawkins
MAA SUMMA
bhawkins@maa.org
202-319-8473
Michael Pearson
MAA Programs & Services
pearson@maa.org
202-319-8470