Essays about: "sound barriers"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 27 essays containing the words sound barriers.

1. 1. aiLangu - Real-time Transcription and Translation to Reduce Language Barriers : An Engineering Project to Develop an Application for Enhancing Human Verbal Communication

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Vincent Ringström1; Iley Alvarez Funcke; [2023]
   Keywords : Sound transcription; Sound translation; AI; Deep learning; Real-time; Language barrier; Concurrency; Ljud transkription; Ljud översättning; AI; Djupinlärning; Real-tid; Språkbarriär; Samtidighet;

   Abstract : The research area this report relates to is real-time automatic transcription and translation. The purpose of the work done for the report is to reduce the perceived language barriers online and to make a user-friendly application to make use of the latest deep learning technology to transcribe and translate in real-time. READ MORE

3. 2. 3D geospatial data requirements for simulating noise using the Nord2000 model: Case study of the impact of building façade types and roof configurations on simulated traffic noise levels

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

   Author : Soraya Hosseinvash Azari; [2023]
   Keywords : Physical Geography; Ecosystem Analysis; noise simulation; traffic; Nord2000 model; building façade types; roof configurations; geospatial data; 3CIM; SoundPLAN; acoustic properties; urban areas; 3D city model; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : The European Union implements the Environmental Noise Directive (END), which offers a framework for evaluating and assessing environmental noise. All EU members are required to create strategic noise maps to inform the public about noise pollution and its effects. READ MORE

4. 3. Bullerreducerande metoder för exponerade boendemiljöer nära bilvägar

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

   Author : Ida Grundh; [2021]
   Keywords : buller; trafikbuller; bullernivåer; bullerstörning; bullerexponering; bullerreducering; road-traffic noise; car noise sensitivity; noise annoyance; noise exposure; noise barriers; noise ratings;

   Abstract : Landskapsarkitekter och stadsplanerare behöver rätt verktyg för att forma framtidens hållbara städer. Då buller är en av de största miljöstörningarna i Sverige behöver dessa belysas och rätt metoder appliceras. READ MORE

5. 4. Forecast-based Financing within the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement: Persisting barriers and ways forward

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

   Author : Camille Chatenier; Daniel Ramskov Erichsen; [2020]
   Keywords : Forecast-based Financing; Anticipation; Ownership; Capacity development; Ambiguity; Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : With the introduction of Forecast-based Financing (FbF) in 2013, the ability and incentive to do early action based on forecasting has increased over the last couple of years. In this study eleven semi-structured interviews were conducted with FbF practitioners of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement with the purpose of shedding light on challenges and opportunities associated with the approach. READ MORE

6. 5. Breaking Down the ELL Sound Barriers : Listening Comprehension Strategies for Swedish High School Students

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för humaniora

   Author : Carrie Forsberg; [2020]
   Keywords : English; listening; anxiety; schema; vocabulary; affective filter; scaffolding;

   Abstract : The purpose of this qualitative research study was to identify difficulties some Swedish learners have with listening comprehension in the English 5 course in Upper Secondary Schools and to find methods of teaching such as scaffolding, schematic knowledge, preparation and peer cooperation that may prove successful. The methodology for this study was to test three groups of students representing three different programs of study at a high school in Sweden. READ MORE