Technical Library: Papers
Patents
Cerrato, G., Ventimiglia, J., Hadesh, D., "Hermetic compressor with one-quarter wavelength tuner", US Patent # 7,029,242, April 2006.
Cerrato, G., Saunders, T., "Tuned muffler for small internal combustion engines", US Patent Application # 20040245044, December 2004.
Kopp; G., Goodes; P., "Method and apparatus for detecting
drive line system imbalance", US Patent # 5,641,904, May 1997.
Technical Papers
Freeman, T., Catenacci, G. “Signal Analysis Techniques to Identify Axle Build Errors” INCE NoiseCon – Dearborn, MI, July 2008.
Frank, E., Fernholz, C. “A Comparison of Characterization Methods for Automotive Steering Pump Vehicle Airborne Noise Paths” INCE NoiseCon – Dearborn, MI, July 2008.
Moon, C., Brown, W., Mellen, S., Lovelace, D. “Ultrasound Techniques for Leak Detection in the Production Line” INCE NoiseCon – Dearborn, MI, July 2008.
Pietila, G., Cerrato, G., Davis, K., Sumerton, S. “Practical Comparison of ISO-3744 and ISO-3745 Sound Power Standards for Automotive Compressor Testing” INCE NoiseCon – Dearborn, MI, July 2008.
Pietila, G., Furca, M., Cooper, D. “Compound bow sound quality” INCE Sound Quality Symposium – Dearborn, MI, July 2008
Freeman, T., Raglin, C. “Tire sound quality prediction - process improvements” INCE Sound Quality Symposium – Dearborn, MI, July 2008
Goodes, P., Cerrato, G., Bai, B., Meyer, E. “Investigation into the detection of a quiet vehicle by the blind community” INCE Sound Quality Symposium – Dearborn, MI, July 2008
Cerrato G., Freeman, T., Raglin, C., Carson, T. “Automotive Tire/Road Sound Quality” Acoustics 08, Paris France, June 2008
Freeman, T. “Super Duty NVH Package Optimization: Synthesis Process Development” Ford Motor Company NVH Conference, June 2008
Kim, B.K., Grenier, G., Cerrato, G. “A Numerical and Experimental Study on Power Steering Shudder” SAE World Congress, Detroit Michigan, April 2008
Pietila, G., Cerrato, G., Frank, E. “Evaluation of Different Vehicle Noise Reduction Test Methods for Tire Sound Quality Synthesis”, SAE N&V Conference, May 2007.
Frank E., Pickering, DJ, Raglin, C. “In-Vehicle Tire Sound Quality Prediction from Tire Noise Data” SAE N&V Conference, May 2007.
Wyerman, B., Cerrato, G. “Tire Noise Reduction with Fiber Exterior Wheel Arch Liners” SAE N&V Conference, May 2007.
Cerrato, G., Frank, E., Frenz, E. “Product
Sound Quality and Sleep Disturbance” INCE NoiseCon, Reno Nevado, July 2007
Fernholz, C., Nessler, G., "Prediction of Vehicle Steering System NVH from Component-Level Test Data", SAE 2006 World Congress, Detroit, MI, April 2006. SAE# 2006-01-0483.
Alvey, A., Cerrato, G., "Application of NVH Techniques to Engine Production Line Test", SAE N&V Conference, Grand Traverse, MI, May 2005. SAE# 2005-01-2452.
Cerrato, G., Lowery, D., "Investigation of a High Frequency Sound Quality Concern in a Refrigerator and Resulting Compressor Design Study", XVI International Compressor Engineering Conference, Purdue University, 2002.
Cerrato, G., "Investigation of a High Frequency Sound Quality Concern in a Refrigerator", XVI International Compressor Engineering Conference, Purdue University, 2002.
Cerrato, G., "Sound Quality Evaluation of Compressors", XVI International Compressor Engineering Conference, Purdue University, 2002.
Cerrato, G., "Hybrid Experimental and Analytical Approach to Reduce Low Frequency Noise and Vibration of a Large Reciprocating Compressor", XVI International Compressor Engineering Conference, Purdue University, 2002.
Cerrato, G., Collings, D., Lowery, D., "Implementation of Sound Quality in Component Rating Tests", Sound Quality Symposium at Inter-Noise, Dearborn, MI, 2002. SQS# 02-01.
Cerrato-Jay, G., Crewe, A., Gatt, J., Gabinowitz, J., and Pickering, D., "Automatic Detection of Buzz, Squeak and Rattle Events", SAE N&V Conference, Grand Traverse, MI, May 2001. SAE# 01NVC-43.
Cerrato, G., "Implementation of Sound Quality Targets in the Seat Manufacturing Process", ATA Conference, Firenze Italy, May 2001.
Bernard, T., Braner, L., Cerrato-Jay, G., Davidson, R., Dong, J., Jay, M., Pickering, D., "The Development of a Sound Quality-Based End-of-Line Inspection System for Powered Seat Adjusters", SAE 2001 World Congress, Detroit, MI, March 2001. SAE# 2001-01-0040.
Cerrato, G., Chung, J., Dong, J., "Tools for the Automatic Extraction of Desired Information from Large Amount of Engineering Data", SAE 2001 World Congress, Detroit, MI, March 2001. SAE# 2001-01-0707.
Bradamante, E., Cerrato, G., Hetherington, P., Hill, W., Pan, F., Snider, B., "Simulating Odd Fire V-10 Exhaust Noise for Sound Quality Evaluation", SAE N&V Conference, Grand Traverse, MI, May 1999. SAE# 1999-01-1652.
Pickering, D., Rachel, T., "Intermittent Modal Vibration and Squeal Sounds Found in Electric Motor-Operated Seat Adjusters", SAE N&V Conference, Grand Traverse, MI, May 1997. SAE# 972060.
Cerrato, G., "Air Rush Noise Identification through Principal Component Analysis", SEM International Modal Analysis Conference, Dearborn, MI, 1996.
Cerrato, G., Crewe, A., Terech, J., "Sound Quality Assessment of Powered Seat Adjusters", SAE N&V Conference, Grand Traverse, MI, May 1995. SAE# 951288.
Cerrato, G. "Sound Quality Modeling: a Comprehensive Stepped Approach to Target Development", ATA International Conference, Bologna, Italy, 1995.
Cerrato, G. "An Experimental Application of Active Control of Exhaust Noise in a Passenger Car", ATA International Conference, Bologna, Italy, 1992.
Cerrato, G. "Feasibility Evaluation for Active Control of Exhaust Noise in Passenger Cars", FISITA Conference, Firenze Italy 1992
Cerrato, G. "Analysis and Feasibility Studies for Industrial Applications of Active Noise Control", XIX Conference of the Italian Acoustic Association, Napoli, Italy, 1991.
Cerrato, G. "Noise Impact of Industrial Premises near residential Areas in a Complex Topographical Situation", Inter-Noise, Gothenburg, Sweden, 1990.
Cerrato, G. "A Model for the Prediction of Highway Noise", Journal of the Italian Acoustical Society, XIII, 1989
Cerrato, G. "Measurement and Prediction of Highway Noise with regard to the Italian Situation: Analysis of a Real Case", Inter-Noise, Newport Beach, USA, 1989.
Cerrato, G. "The Evaluation of the Environmental Noise Impact: Problems in Modeling the Sources of Noise", 8th Symposium FASE, Zaragoza, Spain, 1989.
Cerrato, G. "Comparison between Theoretical Model Results and Field Data for Aircraft Noise", Inter-Noise, Avignon, France, 1988.
Cerrato, G. "Industrial Furnaces: Evaluation of their Noise Emission", AES Journal, 1988.
Cerrato, G., "A Computerized method of Predicting the Auditory Effects of Occupational Noise Exposure", Audiologische Akustik, May/June 1988.