A number of anechoic chambers are at present being built, or are projected, in various parts of Great Britain. The present paper, after briefly discussing the basic principles of anechoic-chamber design, sketches the background to the recently completed chamber at Queen Mary College. A fairly detailed description of the design and construction of the chamber is then given, followed by details and results of its commissioning.
Emphasis is laid on the mechanical construction.
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