Blue Ridge Research and Consulting, LLC

Acoustical engineering and research solutions for defense, aerospace, and aviation programs

About the firm

Blue Ridge Research and Consulting, LLC (BRRC) delivers acoustical engineering and research solutions, specializing in noise and vibration consulting for defense, aerospace, aviation, and industrial clients. With experience across hundreds of military and civilian noise studies, its team serves as trusted advisors to public, private, and academic clients globally. Core capabilities include noise measurement, supporting detail characterization, environmental noise modeling, NEPA documentation, space transportation noise assessment, and custom software and planning tool development.

Established: 2006
Team: Small
Firm type: Acoustic Consulting · Aerospace Engineering · Environmental Engineering

People

Micah DowningPresident & Chief Scientist

Michael JamesManaging Partner & Chief Engineer

Josh MellonCFO & Senior Scientist

Juliet PagePrincipal Engineer

Shane LympanyPrincipal Engineer

Alexandria SaltonPrincipal Engineer

Ben ManningSenior Engineer

Matt CaltonSenior Engineer

Blaine HarkerSenior Engineer

Máté (Matt) SzőkeSenior Engineer

Capabilities

Noise Measurement & supporting detail Characterization

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Large-scale sound and vibration measurement programs and characterization services for complex acoustic sources.

Aircraft and Jet Noise Measurements
Rocket and Spacecraft Launch Measurements
Weapon, Munitions, and Blast Noise Measurements
Siren and Warning System Measurements
Custom Measurement Systems and Sensor Arrays

Environmental Noise Modeling & Studies

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Comprehensive noise modeling and environmental study support for aviation, military, spaceport, highway, and industrial applications.

Military and Commercial Noise Modeling
NEPA EA/EIS Documentation
Military Airfield and Range Planning
Airport FAR Part 150 Noise Studies
Airspace Noise Analysis

Aerospace & Advanced Air Mobility Acoustics

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Acoustic research and consulting for space systems, civil aviation, and emerging advanced air mobility platforms.

Space Transportation Noise
eVTOL, UAS, and Advanced Air Mobility Noise Modeling
Civil Aviation and Helicopter Noise Abatement
Sonic Boom and Computational Aeroacoustics

Industrial & Community Noise Consulting

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Applied noise consulting for industrial facilities, community planning, construction sites, and expert witness representation.

Industrial Plant and Manufacturing Noise
Infrastructure and Construction Noise
Event Center and Community Soundscapes
Expert Witness and Legal Testimony Support

Acoustic Software & Simulation Tools

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Development of custom acoustic modeling software, simulation tools, and mission planning systems.

Proprietary Tool Development
Software Distribution & Support
Signal Processing & Data Visualization

Industries

Defense · Aerospace · Federal · Aviation · Airports · Space · Industrial

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