Where it propagates

Outdoor sound propagation

Outdoor sound propagation is affected by the distance, absorption, reflection, refraction and difraction. There is mainly the direct sound/s of the source/s and sometimes some reflections.

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Indoor sound propagation

Sound in enclosed spaces
Sound propagating in enclosed spaces, rooms has two main components;

• Direct sound
• Reverberant sound

Sound in enclosed spaces is affected by the distance, the total absorption (surfaces, people, air etc.) and the volume of the room.

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