Human localization and performance measures

Authors

  • Dorte Hammershøi Acoustics, Dept. of Electronic Systems, Aalborg University, DK-9220 Aalborg Ø, Denmark

Abstract

Localization is for some scenarios and situations vital for the success of hearing, e.g. when listening out single sources in multi-source environments, or when navigating primarily by audible information. It is therefore of interest to know the limits of the human localization capacity, and its dependence on e.g. direction and distance. When addressed in laboratory experiments, the signi cance of other modalities are controlled in different ways, yet gures will inherently re ect properties of the test situation as well. The present paper will discuss the methodologies of localization experiments, generally and by examples.

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Published

2009-12-15

How to Cite

Hammershøi, D. (2009). Human localization and performance measures. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Auditory and Audiological Research, 2, 103–112. Retrieved from https://proceedings.isaar.eu/index.php/isaarproc/article/view/2009-11

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Vol. 2 (2009): Binaural Processing and Spatial Hearing

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2009/2. Perceptual measures and models of spatial hearing

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