Author: acanewr

Five Superpowers of Environmental Consultants that ChatGPT Can’t Match

Environmental consultants possess skills and abilities that AI language models like ChatGPT cannot match. These skills include field experience, technical expertise, regulatory compliance knowledge, communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and professional judgement and decision-making. Human consultants can factor in various perspectives and make informed decisions based on the available data, while AI can only provide information and suggest possible solutions.

Improving Acoustics with the SonoCat: How In-Situ Measurements Are Changing the Game

The SonoCat is changing the game for sound measurement and control with its ability to perform measurements on site, in-situ. Its local plane-wave method for measuring sound absorption makes it a valuable tool for acoustic engineers and designers looking to create comfortable and productive environments. With the SonoCat, improving acoustics has never been easier or more accurate, and there is no need to do noise testing in a laboratory with its unrealistic conditions, restrictions, costs, and time-consuming processes.

Quantitative Soundscape Analysis: Decoding Perception for Better Acoustical Environments

In this latest episode of ACROSS ACOUSTICS, Andrew Mitchell from The Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment delves into the fascinating topic of quantitative soundscape analysis. Mitchell shares his insights on how researchers analyze and represent data to reflect the perception of different individuals in a soundscape. As professionals in the acoustic field, it is crucial to understand the techniques and tools used to shape better acoustical environments. Join us in exploring this intriguing topic and learn more about the role of acoustics in understanding how we experience our environment. Follow the link to listen to the episode.