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A Noise Control Method Using Adaptive Adjustable Parametric Array Loudspeaker to Eliminate Environmental Noise in Real Time

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  • Yinsheng Li

    (Key Laboratory for Optoelectronic Technology and System of the Education Ministry of China, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China)

  • Wei Zheng

    (Key Laboratory for Optoelectronic Technology and System of the Education Ministry of China, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China)

Abstract

Long-term exposure to environmental noise is dangerous to human health. Therefore, there is an urgent need to suppress or eliminate environmental noise. Due to the limitation of environmental space, the use of reverse sound waves emitted by loudspeakers for noise elimination has been widely used in noise control. However, because of the omni-directionality of sound propagation, a traditional voice coil loudspeaker (VCL) is used as a secondary source (emission reverse sound wave). It is easy to increase the sound pressure in non-target areas and form significant acoustic feedback to the reference source. Therefore, we propose an online secondary path modeling method using an adjustable parametric array loudspeaker (PAL) based on ultrasounds to eliminate environmental noise in real time. According to the different distance of the target, the size of the PAL is adjusted adaptively to realize the noise control of different long-distance targets. The distribution of quiet areas is discussed. The experimental results showed that a PAL as a secondary source had the same noise reduction effect as a traditional VCL, but it had longer propagation distance, smaller sound feedback and a more regular and controllable distribution of quiet areas. These research findings have great potential for improving environmental noise and creating a quiet environment.

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  • Yinsheng Li & Wei Zheng, 2021. "A Noise Control Method Using Adaptive Adjustable Parametric Array Loudspeaker to Eliminate Environmental Noise in Real Time," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(1), pages 1-16, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2021:i:1:p:269-:d:712097
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    1. Luca Fredianelli & Peter Lercher & Gaetano Licitra, 2022. "New Indicators for the Assessment and Prevention of Noise Nuisance," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(19), pages 1-5, October.

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