APPLIED ACOUSTICS is an academic journal dedicted to all phases of applied acoustics. Sponsored by the Institute of Acoustics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, it is one of the Chinese Kernal Journals of Natural Sciences and is indexed in the Chinese Science and Technology Index. Starting in 1982, it is presently published bimonthly, with English abstracts.

The journal publishes, in connection with all fields of applied acoustics, reviews and summing reports on domestic and foreign recent developments (including interdisciplinary developments), papers or notes on original research works,  lectures on the basics of applied acoustics, experiences in scientific experimentation or industrial production , book reviews, acoustical standards, important home and oversea acoustical news, etc. It aims to interest concerned scientists, engineers, teachers, physicians, technical administrators, and also high-class students in universities.

With Postal Registration No. of BM607 for oversee issues, the journal is scheduled for publication every odd-number month.