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    The envelope peak method offers superior accuracy for estimating attenuation coefficients compared to the central-frequency-downshift and zero-crossing methods, especially with larger sample volumes. Local estimates become less accurate as sample volume decreases across all methods.

    Area of Science:

    • Acoustics
    • Signal Processing
    • Biomedical Engineering

    Background:

    • Accurate estimation of attenuation coefficients is crucial in various scientific fields.
    • Understanding the impact of sample volume on estimation accuracy is essential for reliable data interpretation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the accuracy of three distinct methods for calculating global and local attenuation coefficients.
    • To evaluate the influence of sample volume on the performance of these estimation methods.

    Main Methods:

    • Calculated global and local attenuation coefficients using three methods: envelope peak, central-frequency-downshift, and zero-crossing.
    • Analyzed the relationship between sample volume and estimation error for each method.

    Main Results:

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    • Estimation error for local attenuation coefficients increased as sample volume decreased, irrespective of the method used.
    • The envelope peak method demonstrated significantly superior performance compared to the other two methods.
    • The central-frequency-downshift and zero-crossing methods exhibited comparable performance.

    Conclusions:

    • The envelope peak method is the most reliable for attenuation coefficient estimation, particularly when dealing with varying sample volumes.
    • Researchers should consider sample volume limitations when interpreting attenuation coefficient data obtained from different methods.