An analysis of a low-frequency model of the cochlea

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Abstract
An analysis is made of the low-frequency behavior of a 3-dimensional hydroelastic model of the human cochlea. The fluid motion is described using the linearized Navier-Stokes equations and the basilar membrane is modeled as an elastic plate. For the lower frequencies, rosonating frequencies are present and are approximately 4 Hz apart. The problem is solved and an analysis is made of the effects of the geometry on the motion of the wave. An asymptotic formula is derived for the place of maximum amplitude and it is compared favorably with von Bekesy''s experimental results.

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