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Soundscape evaluation in Han Chinese Buddhist temples [PDF]
Applied Acoustics, 2016 In this study, surveys were conducted at four typical Han Chinese Buddhist temples. These surveys were then analyzed to identify the subjective and objective factors of soundscape evaluation. Field measurements of the four temples’ sound levels were taken over the course of an entire day, and the representative sounds in temples were recorded ...
Zhang, D., Zhang, M., Liu, D., Kang, J.
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Soundscape as a heritage: how important is it? Evaluation of soundscape in China and Croatia [PDF]
, 2016 This paper discusses the ideas that led to the realization of a bilateral Chinese-Croatian project focused on the soundscape of cultural and natural heritage sites in China and Croatia, and presents the research methodology utilized during the project.
Domitrovic, Hrvoje +7 more
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Soundscape evaluation: Binaural or monaural? [PDF]
The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 2019 The aim of this study is to explore the performance of binaural and monaural recordings in soundscape evaluation. Twelve sites with different acoustic scenarios were chosen, where binaural and monaural recordings were simultaneously made. Nine soundscape indicators were assessed by residents through a laboratory-based auditory test.
Xu, Chunyang, Kang, Jian
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Linear multivariate evaluation models for spatial perception of soundscape [PDF]
The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 2015 Soundscape is a sound environment that emphasizes the awareness of auditory perception and social or cultural understandings. The case of spatial perception is significant to soundscape. However, previous studies on the auditory spatial perception of the soundscape environment have been limited.
Deng, Z +4 more
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Characteristics and evaluation of urban soundscapes worthy of preservation [PDF]
Journal of Environmental Management, 2020 Improvement of the sound environment is essential for improving the overall quality of the urban environment and for reflecting the characteristics of a city. Unfortunately, some soundscapes in cities are gradually being destroyed by the rapid development.
Yihong Jia, Hui Ma, Jian Kang
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Going beyond Quietness: Determining the Emotionally Restorative Effect of Acoustic Environments in Urban Open Public Spaces [PDF]
, 2019 The capacity of natural settings to promote psychological restoration has attracted increasing research attention, especially with regards to the visual dimension. However, there is a need to extend these studies to urban settings, such as squares, parks
Aspuru, Itziar +5 more
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Clustering outdoor soundscapes using fuzzy ants [PDF]
, 2008 A classification algorithm for environmental sound recordings or "soundscapes" is outlined. An ant clustering approach is proposed, in which the behavior of the ants is governed by fuzzy rules.
Berglund, B. +4 more
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Sonification of Network Traffic Flow for Monitoring and Situational Awareness [PDF]
, 2017 Maintaining situational awareness of what is happening within a network is challenging, not least because the behaviour happens within computers and communications networks, but also because data traffic speeds and volumes are beyond human ability to ...
Debashi, Mohamed, Vickers, Paul
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Exploring a cardio-thoracic hospital ward soundscape in relation to restoration [PDF]
, 2011 Hospitals can provide stressful experiences for both patients and medical staff. A well-designed hospital soundscape should avoid adding to negative emotional states (e.g. stress), limit any detrimental cognitive effects (e.g.
Cain, Rebecca +3 more
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Urban sound planning in Brighton and Hove [PDF]
, 2014 No description ...
Aletta, Francesco +5 more
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