How to analyse and represent quantitative soundscape data

This study first examines the methods presented in ISO 12913 for analysing and representing soundscape data by applying them to a large existing database of soundscape assessments. The key issue identified is the inability of the standard methods to summarise the soundscape of locations and groups. The presented solution inherently considers the variety of responses within a group and provides an open-source visualisation tool to facilitate a nuanced approach to soundscape assessment and design. Several demonstrations of the soundscape distribution of urban spaces are presented, along with proposals for how this approach can be used and developed. (c) 2022 Author(s).

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This study examines the methods in ISO 12913 for analyzing and representing soundscape data, finding that standard methods are unable to summarize the diversity of soundscapes. A solution is proposed that takes into account the variety of responses within a group and offers an open-source visualization tool for nuanced soundscape assessment and design. The study includes demonstrations of soundscape distribution in urban spaces and suggestions for further use and development of this approach.