Structural equation modeling of urban soundscape based on subjective and objective characteristics of urban environment

초록

The present study aims to explore objective characteristics of urban soundscape perception. Field measurements of acoustic environment in various urban spaces were conducted to investigate urban soundscapes. In the field measurements, various acoustic parameters including sound pressure levels and sound quality metrics were obtained to examine physical characteristics of urban soundscape. As results, soundwalk evaluations were also conducted to assess perception of sound and landscape environments in urban spaces. Structural equation modeling analysis were carried out based on based on the acoustic parameters and subjective evaluation of soundscape quality in order to find soundscape indicators characterizing urban soundscape qualities.