Visualizations of sound energy across coupled rooms using a diffusion equation model

J Acoust Soc Am. 2008 Dec;124(6):EL360-5. doi: 10.1121/1.3008066.

Abstract

Visualizations, based on a diffusion equation model, are presented for both steady-state and transient sound energy. For steady-state sound-pressure level distributions, animations created by scanning from the primary room to the secondary room reveal discontinuous transitions of sound energy caused by a location change from the wall area to the aperture area. Animations of time-dependent energy flow directions visualize the energy flows across coupled spaces. This study also reveals a "reversal" characteristic of energy flow directions which seems to be dependent on the size and location of the aperture.

MeSH terms

  • Acoustics*
  • Computer Simulation
  • Diffusion
  • Facility Design and Construction*
  • Models, Theoretical*
  • Motion
  • Pressure
  • Sound*
  • Time Factors
  • Vibration