NOVA
Multilayer acoustic simulation software
Design, simulate, and optimize multilayer acoustic treatments, from porous and perforated layers to metamaterials, with instant access to the key acoustic metrics.
Description
NOVA is Mecanum’s acoustic simulation software for designing and optimizing multilayer treatments. You build a stack from as many layers as you need, solid and elastic materials, porous and fibrous media, perforated plates, laminated panels, metamaterials, then simulate its acoustic performance and read the results instantly. Whether you are chasing weight reduction, higher performance, or lower cost, NOVA lets you compare options and make design decisions with confidence, before anything is built or measured.
Key features
Drag-and-drop builder
Assemble multilayer treatments by dragging materials from the library. No steep learning curve, no scripting.
Any acoustic structure
From simple partition walls to hybrid systems: embedded Helmholtz resonators, double-porosity media, porous patches, in single or parallel configurations.
Realistic excitations
Test under diffuse field, point load (rain on the roof), turbulent boundary layer, or tapping machine for building acoustics.
Key metrics instantly
Absorption, reflection, and transmission loss, with STC, Rw, SAA, αw, IIC, and Ln,w computed on the spot.
Micro-macro models or your data
Use built-in micro-macro models (JCAL & Biot), or import your own experimental data for high-fidelity, real-world material behavior.
Hear the difference
Beyond graphs, NOVA’s auralization lets you listen to your own waveforms processed through your acoustic design.
Workflow
Import
your material properties, or use the built-in library
Build
your multilayer treatment in a few clicks
Define
boundary conditions and excitation sources
Simulate
and visualize the key acoustic indicators
Compare
simulation against measurement
Listen
to the difference your treatment makes
Export
results to your other acoustic software