Influence of Airway Liquid Hydration and Properties on Human Vocal Fold Vibration

Authors

Preston Murray, Brigham Young University
Dr. Scott Thomson, Brigham Young University

Keywords

airway liquid hydration, ASL, human vocal fold vibration

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Abstract

The purpose of this research project was to identify a fluid that has similar properties as the airway surface liquid (ASL) that covers vocal folds, and then apply it to a vibrating synthetic vocal fold model to measure its effects.

Recommended Citation

Murray, Preston and Thomson, Dr. Scott (2013) "Influence of Airway Liquid Hydration and Properties on Human Vocal Fold Vibration," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 2000.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2000