This paper presented an overview of the prediction methods used in building acoustics. The
methods reviewed were based on analytical models, empirical models and numerical …

This definitive guide covers the design and application of absorbers and diffusers in
acoustics. Surface diffusion is a relatively young subject area, and diffuser design …

Acoustic waves are fascinating phenomena in gases, liquids or solids with numerous
physical and technical aspects. Air is the medium of interest when it comes to audible sound …

Accurate sound rendering can add significant realism to complement visual display in
interactive applications, as well as facilitate acoustic predictions for many engineering …

This book gives a broad overview of research on sound simulation driven by a variety of
applications. Vibrating objects produce sound, which then propagates through a medium …

To be immersed in a virtual environment, the user must be presented with plausible sensory
input including auditory cues. A virtual (three-dimensional) audio display aims to allow the …

We present an interactive algorithm to compute sound propagation paths for transmission,
specular reflection and edge diffraction in complex scenes. Our formulation uses an …

Noise from traffic, industry and neighborhood is a prominent feature in urban environments.
In these environments, sound reaches receiver points through reflections and diffractions …

Sound propagation in urban and indoor environments often involves diffraction at corners,
finite objects and openings, resulting in perceptually relevant frequency-dependent …

Real-time sound rendering engines often render occlusion and early sound reflection effects
using geometrical techniques such as ray or beam tracing. They can only achieve interactive …