Conference_programme: 20.4 - Soundscape in Standarization
Lecture: The use of mobile applications in soundscape research: open questions in standardization.
Author(s): Radicchi Antonella
Summary:
In 2014 the ISO norm on soundscape definition and its conceptual framework was published, and a new ISO norm to standardize soundscape data collection and reporting requirements is under preparation. These ISO norms are fundamental to the achievement of data quality and to the development of consistent and robust comparative studies in soundscape research, and they can contribute to the establishment of the emerging soundscape science. On the other hand, with the increasing development and use of low-cost and open source digital new technologies (e.g. sensors, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, mobile apps), standardization processes face new challenges and open questions, which cannot be overlooked. Is it possible and does it make sense to standardize the implementation of these new technologies in soundscape research? And, eventually, how can this goal be achieved? How can the exponential speed of new technology development be combined with the inherent slowness of ISO norm production? \nThis contribution aims to discussing these questions, by focusing on challenges posed by the development and use of mobile apps to crowdsource and produce noise and sound maps. Firstly, a tentative state of the art will be presented. Then, the case of the Hush City app - developed to empower people to identify and evaluate urban quiet areas -will be introduced and discussed. To conclude, reflections on how to tackle these challenges will be provided, by taking inspiration from trends occurring in citizen science.\n
Corresponding author
Name: Dr Antonella Radicchi
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Country: Germany
