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Modeling Frequency-Dependent Boundaries as Digital Impedance Filters in FDTD and K-DWM Room Acoustics Simulations

Authors: Kowalczyk, Konrad; Walstijn, Maarten van

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 56 · Issue 7/8 · pp. 569–583 · July 2008

Abstract

A novel method for modeling frequency-dependent boundaries in finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) room acoustic simulations offers a significant improvement over the conventional one-dimensional approach. The method incorporates a digital impedance filter resulting in multidimensional formulation. Reflecting sound waves approximate the theoretical reflectance for any value of wall impedance and angle of incidence, especially at low frequencies. Both phase and amplitude are preserved. Results obtained from numerical experiments confirm the validity of the approach.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
56
Issue
7/8
Pages
569–583
Publication date
July 6, 2008
Affiliation
Sonic Arts Research Centre (SARC), School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Queen’s University, Belfast, UK (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article