AN INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL ENERGY ANALYSIS

The basic concepts and underlying assumptions of Statistical Energy An alysis (SEA) are reviewed. Using coupled simple oscillators as models for resonant modes, power balance equations are derived. Equipartition of energy among modes within a subsystem, and strong versus weak coup ling between subsystems are discussed, Input requirements for exercisi ng SEA power balance equations are defined and methods of obtaining th e required input are outlined. Examples of the applications of SEA are presented and discussed. (C) 1997 Acoustical Society of America.