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  • 1State Key Laboratory of Modern Acoustics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, People's Republic of China. hqmin@nju.edu.cn

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A novel ray-based method accurately calculates acoustic diffraction around multiple, parallel barriers of equal height. This approach enhances predictions for complex sound propagation scenarios, validated by numerical simulations.

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Area of Science:

  • Acoustics and Wave Propagation
  • Computational Physics
  • Applied Mathematics

Background:

  • Acoustic diffraction is crucial for understanding sound propagation in urban and architectural environments.
  • Evaluating multiple diffraction effects from parallel barriers presents significant computational challenges.
  • Existing methods often struggle with accuracy near diffracting edges and complex geometries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a new ray-based method for analyzing multiple acoustic diffraction.
  • To accurately model sound wave interactions with multiple, parallel, rigid barriers of equal height.
  • To provide a versatile tool for predicting acoustic fields in complex environments.

Main Methods:

  • The method is based on the Geometrical Theory of Diffraction (GTD).
  • It extends the exact boundary solution for a rigid wedge.
  • Ray tracing techniques are employed to track wave propagation and diffraction.

Main Results:

  • The proposed method successfully evaluates multiple acoustic diffraction by parallel barriers.
  • It accurately determines diffraction along arbitrary directions and at various receiver locations.
  • Results show good agreement with numerical simulations and the boundary element method.

Conclusions:

  • The presented ray-based method offers a valid and efficient approach for multiple acoustic diffraction analysis.
  • This technique is particularly useful for scenarios involving parallel barriers of equal height.
  • The method provides accurate predictions, including near shadow and reflection boundaries.