MEF AuWiS

Project “AuWiS” focusses on the development of solutions for realistic capturing, reproduction and simulation of traffic noise and noise mitigation methods. Following issues will be addressed:

• For high quality simulation of traffic noise and noise mitigation methods, specialized solutions for acoustic capturing are needed.
• Currently used audio capturing systems are complex and expensive.
• Currently, only reproduction of the sound field at the chosen microphone position is possible.
• Thus, only static reproduction and simulation are possible.
• Based on our experiences with complex capturing systems, we will develop a method that will allow for changes in the virtual listening / microphone position.
• Based on those capturings, state of the art real-time simulation of noise mitigation methods will be implemented to allow for interactive reproduction.
• In combination with high quality immersive video reproduction system, an interactive audiovisual environment for close-to-life evaluation of traffic noise and noise mitigation methods will be developed.

The extensive experience of the Vision & Imaging Technologies department in the field of panoramic video & audio capturing will foster development of a flexible audio capturing and simulation system suitable for a wide range of applications.

AuWiS objectives

• Development of a compact acoustic capturing setup for high quality and flexible use in combination with interactive reproduction systems.
• Integration of real time processing for interactive simulation of noise mitigation methods
• Real time video playback and / or rendering for immersive audio-visual environments such as VR and Multiscreen-systems will be implemented and combined with high quality, interactive audio reproduction.

Solution approach

• Comparison of different capturing methods
• Development of interactive acoustic simulation tools
• Implementation of visual simulation environments
• Practical tests and validation
• Setup of an interactive, audio-visual reproduction environment

Target markets

• Regional, national and international medium sized companies in the area of Infrastructure and automotive engineering: Getzner Werkstoffe GmbH, Calma-Tec Lärmschutzsysteme GmbH, VibraTec AG, GuD Consult GmbH, Niles eG, BeSB GmbH.
• Communications and Media Production Agencies: V-Kon.media GmbH, KUK Filmproduktion GmbH, Gebrüder Beetz Filmproduktion, Triad Berlin Projektgesellschaft mbH
• Consulting Agencies and subcontractors of infrastructure-carriers: DB Netz AG, DB Cargo AG, Schenker Deutschland AG
• Engineering / Plannig Offices: ARUP Ltd London, Avia Consult GmbH.