Detectsound Version 2: A software tool for adjusting the level and spectrum of acoustic warning signals

Authors

  • Y. Zheng Programme d'audiologie d'orthophonie, Université d'Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont. K1H 8M5, Canada
  • C. Giguère Programme d'audiologie d'orthophonie, Université d'Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont. K1H 8M5, Canada
  • C. Laroche Programme d'audiologie d'orthophonie, Université d'Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont. K1H 8M5, Canada
  • C. Sabourin Programme d'audiologie d'orthophonie, Université d'Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont. K1H 8M5, Canada

Keywords:

Acoustic surface wave filters, Alarm systems, Algorithms, Computer software, Estimation, Frequencies, Graphical user interfaces, Spectrum analysis, Statistical methods, Acoustic warning signal, Auditory filter, Background noise spectrum, Detectsound, Loudness estimation

Abstract

Detectsound Version 1 is the first of practical software tool for predicting the detectability of acoustic warning signals in real-life conditions, taking into account the hearing status of the target population, the background noise in the workplace and the wearing of hearing protection. It is used to design safer warning signals and to propose modifications for existing signals in terms of spectral content and overall sound pressure level. This paper presents a comprehensive revision of Detectsound to update the main algorithm and to expand the available options to account for the hearing status of workers.

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Published

2003-09-01

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1.
Zheng Y, Giguère C, Laroche C, Sabourin C. Detectsound Version 2: A software tool for adjusting the level and spectrum of acoustic warning signals. Canadian Acoustics [Internet]. 2003 Sep. 1 [cited 2024 Sep. 12];31(3):76-7. Available from: https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/1558

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 3 (2003)

Section

Proceedings of the Acoustics Week in Canada

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