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COVID-19 Impacts on Historic Soundscape Perception and Site Usage
by Pamela Jordan and André Fiebig
Acoustics 2021, 3(3), 594-610; https://doi.org/10.3390/acoustics3030038 - 15 Sep 2021
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The ISO 12913 standards acknowledge the primacy of context in perceiving acoustic environments. In soundscape assessments, context is constituted by both physical surroundings and psychological, social, and cultural factors. Previous studies have revealed similarities in people’s soundscape assessments in comparable physical surroundings, such [...] Read more.
The ISO 12913 standards acknowledge the primacy of context in perceiving acoustic environments. In soundscape assessments, context is constituted by both physical surroundings and psychological, social, and cultural factors. Previous studies have revealed similarities in people’s soundscape assessments in comparable physical surroundings, such as urban or national parks, despite differing individual associative contexts. However, these assessments were found to be capable of shifting in the historic setting of the Berlin Wall Memorial. Providing contextual information from the past appears to have some bearing on soundscape perception. The COVID-19 lockdown measures enacted since March 2020 in Germany have prevented most tourist activity at the memorial, and a resulting shift in user activity has been observed in the otherwise open and accessible memorial landscape. Building on previous soundscape investigations conducted at the memorial, this paper investigates what effect the restrictions have had on the soundscape context and its perception by visitors. Informal interviews paired with comparative measurements indicated context pliability for local stakeholders. In contrast to site programming alone, tourist presence also appears to affect context perception for local users. This holds repercussions for soundscape and heritage site designs serving local and tourist populations—and their divergent perceptions—alike. The impacts of soundscape assessments being neither static nor generalizable across stakeholders are discussed with suggestions for further research. Full article
(This article belongs to the Collection Historical Acoustics)
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Efficient Forced Response Computations of Acoustical Systems with a State-Space Approach
by Art J. R. Pelling and Ennes Sarradj
Acoustics 2021, 3(3), 581-593; https://doi.org/10.3390/acoustics3030037 - 11 Aug 2021
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State-space models have been successfully employed for model order reduction and control purposes in acoustics in the past. However, due to the cubic complexity of the singular value decomposition, which makes up the core of many subspace system identification (SSID) methods, the construction [...] Read more.
State-space models have been successfully employed for model order reduction and control purposes in acoustics in the past. However, due to the cubic complexity of the singular value decomposition, which makes up the core of many subspace system identification (SSID) methods, the construction of large scale state-space models from high-dimensional measurement data has been problematic in the past. Recent advances of numerical linear algebra have brought forth computationally efficient randomized rank-revealing matrix factorizations and it has been shown that these factorizations can be used to enhance SSID methods such as the Eigensystem Realization Algorithm (ERA). In this paper, we demonstrate the applicability of the so-called generalized ERA to acoustical systems and high-dimensional input data by means of an example. Furthermore, we introduce a new efficient method of forced response computation that relies on a state-space model in quasi-diagonal form. Numerical experiments reveal that our proposed method is more efficient than previous state-space methods and can even outperform frequency domain convolutions in certain scenarios. Full article
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An Investigation on the Effects of Architectural Features on Acoustical Environment of Historical Mosques
by Fatma Yelkenci Sert and Özgül Yılmaz Karaman
Acoustics 2021, 3(3), 559-580; https://doi.org/10.3390/acoustics3030036 - 7 Aug 2021
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In the historical period, different mosques were built in the Anatolian side; the differences in size, typology and style were affected by the climate conditions, cultural and social aspects, availability of materials and the construction techniques of the region they were built in. [...] Read more.
In the historical period, different mosques were built in the Anatolian side; the differences in size, typology and style were affected by the climate conditions, cultural and social aspects, availability of materials and the construction techniques of the region they were built in. The ceiling structure, which is the most influencing factor for mosque acoustics, is designed with either curvilinear elements or a flat ceiling for mosques. In the context of our case study, the eight historical mosques in Turkey, with different materials and types of ceiling structures, are investigated in terms of acoustical characteristics in the main prayer hall. Acoustical data are collected by measurements to reveal how the formal differences and material change in ceiling structures affect the acoustic environments of mosques with similar volume. Distribution of acoustical parameters and the suitability of the values obtained through measurements are compared to reflect the effect of architectural features on the acoustical characteristics of the prayer hall. Full article
(This article belongs to the Collection Historical Acoustics)
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Psychoacoustic Analysis of Vacuum Cleaner Noise
by Sanjay Kumar, Wong Sze Wing and Heow Pueh Lee
Acoustics 2021, 3(3), 545-558; https://doi.org/10.3390/acoustics3030035 - 4 Aug 2021
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Vacuum cleaners are one of the most widely used household appliances associated with unpleasant noises. Previous studies have indicated the severity of loud vacuum cleaner noise and its impact on the users nearby. The standalone quantified measurements of the generated noise are not [...] Read more.
Vacuum cleaners are one of the most widely used household appliances associated with unpleasant noises. Previous studies have indicated the severity of loud vacuum cleaner noise and its impact on the users nearby. The standalone quantified measurements of the generated noise are not sufficient for properly characterizing vacuum cleaners. Human perception should also be included for a better assessment of the quality of sound. A hybrid approach such as psychoacoustics analysis, which comprises subjective and objective evaluations of sounds, has recently been widely used. This paper focuses on the experimental assessment of vacuum cleaner noise and evaluates their psychoacoustical matrices. Three vacuum cleaners with different specifications have been selected as test candidates, and their sound qualities have been analyzed. Statistical analysis, ANOVA, has been performed in order to investigate the effectiveness of individual psychoacoustic metrics. Full article
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Sonic Artefacts of Teotihuacan, Mexico (Horns, Trumpets and Pipes)
by Arnd Adje Both
Acoustics 2021, 3(3), 507-544; https://doi.org/10.3390/acoustics3030034 - 3 Aug 2021
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This paper presents the acoustic study of a sample of sonic artefacts, in particular a selection of wind instruments (horns, trumpets and pipes), from the UNESCO World Heritage Centre of Teotihuacan, Mexico, based on a thorough examination of the accessible and playable archaeological [...] Read more.
This paper presents the acoustic study of a sample of sonic artefacts, in particular a selection of wind instruments (horns, trumpets and pipes), from the UNESCO World Heritage Centre of Teotihuacan, Mexico, based on a thorough examination of the accessible and playable archaeological finds and the construction and subsequent test of a series of experimental models. Combined with the archaeological and iconographical information, the study helps to deduce information with regard to the urban settings in which these instruments might have been used. It also reveals some basic acoustic components of the music once performed in Teotihuacan. Full article
(This article belongs to the Collection Historical Acoustics)
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Perspectives on the Sonic Environment and Noise Mitigations during the COVID-19 Pandemic Era
by Heow Pueh Lee and Sanjay Kumar
Acoustics 2021, 3(3), 493-506; https://doi.org/10.3390/acoustics3030033 - 13 Jul 2021
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The pandemic has impacted every facet of our life, society, and environment. It has also affected both the requirement and challenges for acoustic research and applications. The present article attempts to present a summary of the impact of COVID-19 on several aspects of [...] Read more.
The pandemic has impacted every facet of our life, society, and environment. It has also affected both the requirement and challenges for acoustic research and applications. The present article attempts to present a summary of the impact of COVID-19 on several aspects of acoustics, from the changes in the sonic environment due to reduced human and industrial activities to natural ventilation requirements for mitigating the transmission of coronavirus while mitigating noise, and, more importantly, discusses the potential impacts and challenges for acoustics in the post-COVID-19 era. The present study specifically examines the effects of COVID-19 on the sonic environment, the acoustic treatment by considering the need for constant disinfection, the noise control on construction and neighborhood activities in response to an increased number of people working from home, and the need for having natural ventilation while mitigating noise at home and offices. Full article
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Communication
Phasor Wave-Field Simulation Providing Direct Access to Instantaneous Frequency: A Demonstration for a Damped Elastic Wave Simulation
by René Hammer, Lisa Mitterhuber and Roland Brunner
Acoustics 2021, 3(3), 485-492; https://doi.org/10.3390/acoustics3030032 - 6 Jul 2021
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In this work, we describe and simulate a wave field as a phasor field by simultaneously propagating its real and imaginary parts. In this way, the unique phase angle is directly available, and its time derivative determines the instantaneous frequency. We utilize the [...] Read more.
In this work, we describe and simulate a wave field as a phasor field by simultaneously propagating its real and imaginary parts. In this way, the unique phase angle is directly available, and its time derivative determines the instantaneous frequency. We utilize the concept to describe damping in elastic wave propagation, which is of high importance in several engineering and research disciplines, ranging from earth science and medical diagnosis to physics. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Elastic Wave Scattering in Heterogeneous Media)
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A Basic Study on the Absorption Properties and Their Prediction of Heterogeneous Micro-Perforated Panels: A Case Study of Micro-Perforated Panels with Heterogeneous Hole Size and Perforation Ratio
by Midori Kusaka, Kimihiro Sakagami and Takeshi Okuzono
Acoustics 2021, 3(3), 473-484; https://doi.org/10.3390/acoustics3030031 - 5 Jul 2021
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Micro-perforated panels (MPPs) are one of the most promising alternatives to conventional porous sound-absorbing materials. Traditionally, the theory of the sound absorption properties of MPPs is based on the assumption that MPPs are a homogeneous material with identical pores at regular intervals. However, [...] Read more.
Micro-perforated panels (MPPs) are one of the most promising alternatives to conventional porous sound-absorbing materials. Traditionally, the theory of the sound absorption properties of MPPs is based on the assumption that MPPs are a homogeneous material with identical pores at regular intervals. However, in recent years, some MPPs have not met these conditions, and although a variety of designs have been created, their properties and prediction methods were studied in only fewer works. In this paper, considering the wide variety of MPP designs, we made a trial production of heterogeneous MPPs, which are MPPs with holes of different diameters, and studied the prediction method applicable to these MPPs. We measured the normal incidence sound absorption characteristics of those MPPs, backed by a rigid backing and air-cavity in-between, in an impedance tube. The prediction method proposed in this work is to treat the heterogeneous MPPs as combinations of several homogeneous components, and to combine them after applying the existing theory on homogeneous MPPs to each component. As a result, except in a few cases, the measured and predicted values of the absorption properties agreed relatively well. We also found that the arrangement of the holes in the material and the depth of the back cavity affected the agreement between the measured and predicted results. Full article
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An Inverse Microphone Array Method for the Estimation of a Rotating Source Directivity
by Simon Jekosch and Ennes Sarradj
Acoustics 2021, 3(3), 462-472; https://doi.org/10.3390/acoustics3030030 - 22 Jun 2021
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Microphone arrays methods are useful for determining the location and magnitude of rotating acoustic sources. This work presents an approach to calculating a discrete directivity pattern of a rotating sound source using inverse microphone array methods. The proposed method is divided into three [...] Read more.
Microphone arrays methods are useful for determining the location and magnitude of rotating acoustic sources. This work presents an approach to calculating a discrete directivity pattern of a rotating sound source using inverse microphone array methods. The proposed method is divided into three consecutive steps. Firstly, a virtual rotating array method that compensates for motion of the source is employed in order to calculate the cross-spectral matrix. Secondly, the source locations are determined by a covariance matrix fitting approach. Finally, the sound source directivity is calculated using the inverse method SODIX on a reduced focus grid. Experimental validation and synthetic data from a simulation are used for the verification of the method. For this purpose, a rotating parametric loudspeaker array with a controllable steering pattern is designed. Five different directivity patterns of the rotating source are compared. The proposed method compensates for source motion and is able to reconstruct the location as well the directivity pattern of the rotating beam source. Full article
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