Abstract
A tutorial paper exploring the characteristics of sound outdoors.
Outdoor acoustics is contrasted to room acoustics. A number of
important aspects of outdoor acoustics are exemplified and
theoretical approaches are outlined. These are influence of ground
impedance, influence of weather, screening due to natural and
man-made obstacles. Various areas of application of outdoor sound
are described, such as aircraft noise, road traffic noise and
industrial noise. More unconventional applications such as outdoor
sound reinforcement are also described. The choice of theoretical
model must be adapted to the application in question. In this way
results providing a certain level of accuracy are obtained using
methods which are balanced with the accuracy of the input data.
Advanced measurement techniques are looked into and suggestions
for future research are made
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the Sixth International Congress on Sound and Vibration |
Publication date | 1999 |
Pages | 637-644 |
Publication status | Published - 1999 |
Event | 6th International Congress on Sound and Vibration - Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark Duration: 5 Jul 1999 → 8 Jul 1999 Conference number: 6 |
Conference
Conference | 6th International Congress on Sound and Vibration |
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Number | 6 |
Country/Territory | Denmark |
City | Kgs. Lyngby |
Period | 05/07/1999 → 08/07/1999 |