(01) Plausibility Framework
We define three dimensions of plausibility: physical accuracy (comparison to measured data), perceptual validity (user studies), and contextual appropriateness (suitability for the intended use case).
DAGA 2026
An approach to quantify the plausibility of urban auralizations
Auralization—the process of rendering audible the sound field of a space—is increasingly used in urban planning. This work presents a framework for assessing the plausibility of urban auralizations, addressing the question of how accurately virtual acoustic environments represent real-world conditions.
Read paper- Date
- 2026.05
- Authors
- Hou Hin Au-Yeung, Josep Llorca-Bofí
- Context
- DAGA 2026
- DOI
- 10.71568/DAGA2026.245
- Keywords
- AuralizationPlausibilityUrban acousticsValidationSimulation
(02) Validation Methods
The framework includes blind listening tests, comparison with physical measurements, and expert evaluation to provide a multi-faceted assessment of auralization quality.
(03) Application
We apply the framework to evaluate several urban auralization case studies, demonstrating its effectiveness in identifying strengths and limitations of different simulation approaches.
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