Referenced Documentation

View the reference materials used to produce the Sound and Vibration Toolkit to learn more about the theory implemented in this manual.

The following resources offer useful background information on the general concepts discussed in this documentation. These resources are provided for general informational purposes only and are not affiliated, sponsored, or endorsed by National Instruments. The content of these resources is not a representation of, may not correspond to, and does not imply current or future functionality in the Sound and Vibration Toolkit or any other National Instruments product.

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