Course detail
Room Acoustics
FEKT-MPC-AKPAcad. year: 2019/2020
The course deals with the propagation of sound in closed space, the solution of the wave equation in closed space, wave, geometric and statistical acoustics, measurement of the reverberation time and impulse response of the space, objective criteria for evaluation of listening space quality, design of acoustic absorption and dispersion elements and modern methods of evaluation of acoustics of listening Spaces such as 3D impulse response of the space, SIRR method and acoustic studies with virtual orchestra. Laboratory exercises are focused on the design and simulation of acoustics of selected types of listening spaces in EASE and EASERA programs.
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Learning outcomes of the course unit
- explain sound propagation in enclosed space,
- measure the reverberation time and the impulse characteristic of the space,
- calculate objective criteria for the quality assessment of listening spaces,
- design basic absorption and diffusion elements to adjust the reverberation time of listening spaces,
- create a simulation of the distribution of sound pressure using geometric and numerical methods,
- propose solutions for acoustic modifications of newly realized and existing listening spaces.
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods
- Lectures provide explanations of the basic principles, subject methodology, examples of problems and their solutions.
- Laboratory exercises support practical mastering of the themes presented in lectures. Active participation of students is required.
Participation in lectures is recommended. Participation in other ways of instruction is checked.
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Course curriculum
2. Geometric acoustics, sound image method of simulation, ray-tracing. Statistical acoustics, reverberation.
3. Measurement of reverberation time and impulse response of the space, energy decay curve and energy decay relief.
4. Objective criteria for assessing the quality of listening spaces.
5. Structures for acoustic absorption and diffusion, oscillating panels, Helmholtz resonator.
6. 3D impulse response of the space, SIRR method, acoustic study with virtual orchestra.
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