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  1. 1. Variable acoustics in multi-functional stadiums

    University essay from KTH/Teknisk akustik

    Author : Felix Vernersson; [2022]
    Keywords : Variable acoustics; Reflections; Gain; Reverberation; Clarity; Frequency masking; Perception of reflected sounds; Variabel akustik; Reflektioner; Rumsförstärkning; Efterklang; Klarhet; Frekvensmaskering; Uppfattning av reflekterade ljud;

    Abstract : This paper handles the background theory, methods and results of the master thesis project titled "Variable acoustics in multi-functional stadiums". \\ The purpose of the project was to investigate whether variable room acoustics could be applicable to large multi-functional stadiums to improve their ability to adapt the soundscape in the stadium for different types of events. READ MORE

  3. 2. Invisible Aesthetics of Noise

    University essay from Konstfack/Industridesign

    Author : Lola Mijouin; [2019]
    Keywords : sound; design; sound art; noise; noise pollution; urban environment; soundscape; acoustic; Slussen; perception; interactive; public installation; sound design; industrial design;

    Abstract : Sound in our human world is broken down into two general types : desirable and undesirable. Unwanted sounds in our lives, that we also call “noises”, induce diverse kinds of physical and psychological reactions, many of them unhealthy. READ MORE

  4. 3. Lyssna på landskapet! : ljud som tillgång och förutsättning i en gestaltningsprocess

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Alice Hammar; Madeleine Johansson; [2019]
    Keywords : landskapsarkitektur; ljud; ljudlandskap; ljudrum; akustisk design; ljudmiljö; sinnessamverkan; platsidentitet; gestaltning; ljudlek; perception; ljudupplevelse;

    Abstract : Denna uppsats visar hur en plats kan gestaltas utifrån dess auditiva intryck och egenskaper. Platsen som undersöks är Södermalmsallén i Stockholm, och målet är att ge exempel på hur ljud kan tillämpas som en bidragande faktor för att stärka en plats rumslighet och identitet. READ MORE

  5. 4. A ringing phone : The distracting effect of ringtones

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Miljöpsykologi

    Author : Robin Liljenberg; [2017]
    Keywords : Ringtones; Attentional capture; Looming effect; Irrelevant sound; Masking noise; Serial recall;

    Abstract : Ringing phones are common in work space environments in the 21th century and while capturing the attention of the call-taker they also tend to disrupt people in the surrounding environment. This study aims to investigate the attentional capturing effect of ringtones by comparing sudden and increasing onsets with quiet and noise masking conditions while participants undertook a test of short-term memory for serial order (serial recall). READ MORE

  6. 5. Attentional capture by a looming ringtone

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Miljöpsykologi

    Author : Robin Liljenberg; [2017]
    Keywords : Ringtones; Attentional capture; Looming effect; Irrational sound; Masking noise; Serial recall; Error management;

    Abstract : Ringtones are a common distracting sound in modern workspaces. In an earlierexperiment, ringtones increasing in volume (looming) produced greater attentional capture effectin the context of serial short-term memory, than ringtones with sudden onsets that decreased involume (receding). READ MORE