A Quantitative and Qualitative Experimental Framework for the Evaluation of Urban Soundscapes: Application to the City of Sidi Bou Saïd

A novel experimental framework combining 3D acoustic and psycho-acoustic sensors, ambisonics, and sound morphological analysis offers a comprehensive approach to evaluating urban soundscapes. This method, applied to the historic center of Sidi Bou Saïd in Tunisia, reveals significant discrepancies between measured acoustic data and human perception, as captured through questionnaires. The framework provides a holistic understanding of soundscape environments, bridging quantitative measurements with qualitative evaluations. It introduces an additional dimension to urban planning studies by offering insights into how soundscapes are perceived, highlighting the importance of integrating perceptual data into spatial design.

Hammami, M. A., & Claramunt, C. (2024). A Quantitative and Qualitative Experimental Framework for the Evaluation of Urban Soundscapes: Application to the City of Sidi Bou Saïd. ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 13(5), 152. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijgi13050152