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Near Field Beam Forming in Security Relevant Workspaces Using a Set of Linear Loudspeaker Arrays

Authors: Beigelbeck, Roman; Pichler, Heinrich

AES Convention 116 · Paper 6112 · May 2004

Abstract

In security relevant workspaces, such as air traffic control rooms, near field beam forming in small spaces is
an important task. In this paper, a sound design based on a set of n-linear loudspeaker arrays where each
consists of m-elliptic loudspeakers is investigated from a mathematical point of view. Based on these results,
optimized array parameters are determined and useful approximations are developed. Three-Dimensional
near field directional diagrams of the sound pressure in front of the arrays are shown to visualize the sound
field. These diagrams are plotted and evaluated for different frequencies and distances of the field point,
in addition to variations in the control signal phases and amplitudes. Finally, these theoretical values are
compared with practical results.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 116
AES Convention
116
Paper number
6112
Publication date
May 6, 2004
Session subject
Loudspeakers
Affiliation
Institute of Integrated Sensor Systems, Austrian Academy of Sciences ; Institute of Sensor and Actuator Systems, Vienna University of Technology (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper