Design and acoustic characterization of a psycho-acoustic listening facility
Roberto Merino-Martínez (TU Delft - Aircraft Noise and Climate Effects)
Bieke von den Hoff (TU Delft - Aircraft Noise and Climate Effects)
Dick G. Simons (TU Delft - Aircraft Noise and Climate Effects)
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Abstract
The design, development, and acoustic characterization of the Psychoacoustic Listening Laboratory (PALILA) recently established at Delft University of Technology are presented in this manuscript. This laboratory comprises a soundproof room with a modular design and specialized audio equipment. Its primary objective is to conduct experimental investigations into the human perception of aeroacoustic noise sources, such as aircraft, drones, or wind turbines. Furthermore, PALILA is certainly suited for studying other sound sources (e.g. household appliances, ground vehicles, etc.). The manuscript outlines the fundamental characteristics of the facility (i.e. dimensions and materials). A thorough acoustic characterization is provided, including assessments of the background noise levels, reverberation time, free-field sound propagation, and transmission losses of the walls (with respect to the exterior). Overall, PALILA is deemed to be a suitable quiet environment to conduct high-quality psychoacoustic listening experiments.