Predicting Aural Detectability of Aircraft in Noise Backgrounds
Abstract
Laboratory experiments were undertaken to develop improved aural detection criteria for light aircraft. Specifically two series of psychoacoustic judgment tests were conducted to determine the applicability of the psychophysical Theory of Signal Detectability (TSD) to prediction of the aural detectability of light aircraft noise signatures in jungle noise backgrounds. The first series of tests produced data supporting development of a simplified graphical prediction method based on TSD. The second testing program validated the precision and accuracy of the prediction method under quasi-realistic listening conditions. Predicted levels of performance were typically within one or two dB of the data averaged for all observers.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0902828
Entities
People
- Karl S. Pearsons
- Ricarda L. Bennett
- Sanford A. Fidell
Organizations
- BBN Technologies