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Area of Science:

  • Acoustics
  • Signal Processing
  • Machine Learning

Background:

  • 3D acoustic source localization is complex, requiring estimation of direction of arrival, range, and amplitude.
  • Existing methods face challenges in accuracy and resolving multiple or closely spaced sources.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel 3D acoustic source localization model.
  • To enhance localization accuracy and source resolution using sparse Bayesian learning and principal component analysis.

Main Methods:

  • A rigid spherical microphone array with spherical wave propagation model was used.
  • Sparse Bayesian learning (SBL) was applied for 3D localization.
  • Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was employed for data denoising.

Main Results:

  • The proposed method demonstrated accurate 3D localization in both numerical and experimental tests.
  • The approach successfully resolved closely spaced acoustic sources.
  • Localization was effective even for sources at different ranges.

Conclusions:

  • The developed model provides a robust solution for 3D acoustic source localization.
  • The combination of SBL and PCA enhances performance in free-field and reverberant conditions.