Experience sampling: assessing urban soundscapes using in-situ participatory methods

Adam Craig*, David Moore, Don Knox

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Abstract

Think About Sound is a novel tool which shifts the traditional paradigm of environmental soundscape assessment using an experience sampling methodology. Over the last decade, smart phone ownership has increased immeasurably and this technology has been applied here in order to allow in-situ soundscape assessment as participants go about their daily routine. Crowdsourcing data in this way has enormous potential to create rich and diverse data sets, where both qualitative and quantitative descriptions of environmental surroundings can be gathered in a flexible and non-invasive way. The application allows the collection and assessment of environmental soundscapes using the provided set of response questions and exploiting the native audio recording application on a GPS-enabled smart phone.
This paper outlines the methodological approach used for the study and the technology employed by describing the submission procedure and the back-end processes involved in handling and collecting the data. Preliminary results from an experience sampling pilot study will also be presented and discussed as well as providing insight for future uses of such technology. The authors also propose future work with regards to the development of the application and the inclusion of crowdsourced data within an interactive online map. The continual contribution to the map allows for an evolving understanding on the public perception of environmental soundscapes.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)227-235
Number of pages9
JournalApplied Acoustics
Volume117
Issue numberPart B
Early online date8 Jun 2016
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2017

Keywords

  • soundscapes
  • experience sampling
  • perception
  • noise
  • mobile application

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