A comprehensive methodology for the multidimensional and synchronic data collecting in soundscape.

Area of Science:

• Environmental Science
• Acoustics
• Urban Planning

Background:

• Soundscapes are complex systems involving human-environment interactions.
• Understanding soundscape behavior requires analyzing simultaneous variables, which is challenging.
• Existing methods lack comprehensiveness for multidimensional soundscape analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

• To propose and apply a comprehensive methodology for multidimensional and synchronic data collection in soundscape.
• To organize soundscape variables into experienced, acoustic, and extra-acoustic environments.
• To provide a framework for soundscape research and environmental management.

Main Methods:

• Organized soundscape variables into three entities: experienced, acoustic, and extra-acoustic environments.
• Utilized synchronic field techniques including surveys, acoustic measurements, audio/video recordings, and photography.
• Tested and optimized the methodology in diverse open environments like parks, streets, and campuses.

Main Results:

• Developed and applied a comprehensive methodology for collecting multidimensional and synchronic soundscape data.
• Successfully tested the methodology across various urban and natural open spaces.
• Demonstrated the feasibility of integrating diverse data collection techniques.

Conclusions:

• The systematized methodology offers a robust framework for soundscape research.
• Provides essential support for effective urban and environmental management strategies.
• Establishes a preliminary procedure for standardizing soundscape data collection.