Sessions - alphabetical order

Acoustic material design process: From microstructure to acoustics performance

Acoustic material design process: From microstructure to acoustics performance

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	F. Chevillotte C. Perrot

14:00	Unit-cell variability and micro-macro modeling of polyurethane acoustic foams by O. Doutres, M. Ouisse, N. Atalla, M. Ichchou.
14:20	On representativeness of the representative cells for the microstructure-based predictions of sound absorption in fibrous and porous media by T.G. Zielinski.
14:40	Linking Micro Structure to Sound Absorption: An Experimental Study on Lime Based Plasters by I. Meric Nursal, A. Tavukcuoglu, M. Caliskan.
15:00	Predicted and Measured Anisotropic Acoustic and Elastic Properties for Open Cell Porous Material and Their Influence on Acoustic Performance in Typical Train Applications by E. Lundberg, P. Göransson, U. Orrenius, P. Wennhage.
15:20	Atypical dynamics of materials with periodic microstructure and local resonance by S. Hans, C. Boutin, C. Chesnais.
15:40	Sound Absorption Measurements for Micro Perforated Plates: The Effect of Edge Profile by M.A. Temiz, I. Lopez-Arteaga, A. Hirschberg.

Acoustic regulations and classification schemes for buildings

Acoustic regulations and classification schemes for buildings

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	B. Rasmussen

8:40	New ways of lumped parameter analysis in an enclosed environment by C. Van Dijk.
9:00	New Dutch Code of Practice for equipment noise by W. Beentjes.
9:20	Measurement of time variant sound pressure levels at low frequencies in buildings - verification of sound class using EN ISO 10052 and 16032 by C. Simmons, K. Larsson.
9:40	Aku20 - Searching for Optimal Single Number Quantities in EN ISO 717 Correlating Field Measurements 20-5000 Hz to Occupant's Ratings by C. Simmons, F. Ljunggren.
10:20	Airborne Sound Insulation of Vertical Partitions in an Apartment in Maceó-AL-Brazil by R.C. Teixeira Penedo, M. Oiticica.
10:40	Satisfaction with sound insulation in residential dwellings – concrete walls vs. drywalls by V. Hongisto, M. Suokas.
11:00	Noise Requirements in Existing Buildings in Spain: New Proposals and the Existing Building Evaluation Report by T. Carrascal García, A. Romero Fernández, B. Casla Herguedas.
11:20	Neighbour and traffic noise annoyance at home – prevalence and trends among Danish adults by B. Rasmussen, O. Ekholm.
11:40	Evaluation method of rubber ball impact sound by J. Jeong.

Acoustical aspects of timber structures

Acoustical aspects of timber structures

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	H. Muellner F. Dolezal

11:00	Improvement of airborne sound insulation of lightweight timber framed walls through prefabricated multilayer wood studs by V. Desarnaulds, R. Fecelier.
11:20	SEA based prediction for integrated vibro-acoustical design optimization of multi-storey buildings by A. Rabold, M. Schramm, C. Châteauvieux-Hellwig.
11:40	ACA – New Research and Testing Competence for Timber Constructions with a focus on low frequencies in Austria by F. Dolezal, H. Müllner, M. Neusser, M. Teibinger.
12:00	Measurement and calculation of sound transmission across junctions of solid timber building elements by S. Mecking, T. Kruse, U. Schanda.
12:20	Flanking Sound Insulation of Timber Walls combined with different Timber Hollow Box Floors by C. Geyer, A. Müller, A. Melián Hernández.

Acoustics in schools

Acoustics in schools

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	D. Pelegrin Garcia

8:40	Experimental investigation of the combination of absorptive and diffusing treatments in classrooms by Y.-J. Choi.
9:00	The Challenge of Meeting both Acoustic and Thermal Comfort in 21st Century School Classrooms by C. Campbell, H. Brokmann, E. Nilsson.
9:20	Clarity & Strength in non-diffuse fields: comparison with diffuse field models by J. Harvie-Clark, F. Larrieu, N. Dobinson, D. Wallace.
9:40	A Comparative Study on Indoor Sound Quality of the Practice Rooms upon Classical Singing Trainees’ Preference by Ö. Sinal, S. Yılmazer.
10:00	Local variations of speaker-oriented acoustic parameters in typical classrooms: a simulation study by D. Pelegrin Garcia, M. Rychtáriková, C. Glorieux.
10:20	Acoustics - Loading of teachers and children by E. Sala, L.M. Rantala, S. Hakala, S. Holmqvist.
10:40	Assessment of indoor ambient noise level in school classrooms by G.E. Puglisi, L.C. Cantor Cutiva, A. Astolfi, A. Carullo.
11:00	Talking, Teaching, and Listening: Teachers’ response to acoustic environments by E. Hunter, T. Leishman.
11:20	The index method of acoustic design of sports enclosures by E. Nowicka.
11:40	Speech intelligibility in Swedish forests by J. Christensson.

Active noise control

Active noise control

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	A. Berkhoff

8:40	Simultaneous Online Modeling of the Secondary Path and Neutralization of the Feedback Path in an Active Noise Control System by W. Reich, S. Khan, M. Dalir, R. Hilterhaus.
9:00	Multichannel Active Sound Quality Control for Independent- Channel Sound Profiling by J.A. Mosquera Sanchez, K. Janssens, W. Desmet, L. De Oliveira.
9:20	Active noise control with fast array recursive least squares filters using a parallel implementation for numerical stability by A. Berkhoff, S. Van Ophem.
9:40	The spatial properties and local active control of road noise by S. Elliott, W. Jung, J. Cheer.
10:00	Recent advances in active noise and vibration control by T. Bein, D. Mayer, S. Herold.
10:20	The Real-Time Performance of a Two-Dimensional ANC Barrier using a DSP and Common Audio Equipment by C. Kleinhenrich, T. Weigler, D. Krahé.

Airborne and Impact sound transmission - measurement methods

Airborne and Impact sound transmission - measurement methods

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	N.B. Roozen P. Fausti

15:40	Building acoustics measurements: an innovative solution with automatic recognition and optimized workflow by E. Aflalo, S. Bloquet, T. Poli.
16:00	Measurement of flanking sound transmission at low frequencies with a laser doppler vibrometer by S. Schoenwald, H.-M. Tröbs, A. Zemp.
16:20	Measurement of the dynamic stiffness of porous materials taking into account their airflow resistivity by C. Crispin, C. Mertens, B. Ingelaere.
17:00	On the use of laser Doppler vibrometry in building acoustics by N.B. Roozen, M. Rychtáriková, H. Müllner, C. Glorieux.
17:20	Assessment of acoustical insulation of double glass building element by laser Doppler vibrometry and microphone measurements by C. Glorieux, D. Urbán, N.B. Roozen, L. Labelle, M. Rychtáriková.
17:40	Comparison of strategies for the experimental analysis of airborne sound insulation of building elements by L. Godinho, A. Neves, J. Nascimento, I. Castro, P. Amado-Mendes.
18:00	Popvenues in living areas by M. Luykx, M. Lautenbach, M. Vercammen.

Airborne and Impact sound transmission - prediction methods

Airborne and Impact sound transmission - prediction methods

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	J. Patrício E. Reynders

14:00	Vibroacoustic Investigations of Light-Weight Ceilings - Modeling Aspects and Design Guidelines by M. Buchschmid, M. Kohrmann, G. Müller, U. Schanda.
14:20	Comparison between calculated and measured performances of impact sound insulation for Cross Laminated Timber building elements by C.C. Mastino, M. Marini, R. Baccoli, A. Di Bella, E. Solinas, N. Trulli.
14:40	Efficient and robust coupling of finite element and diffuse field models for sound transmission prediction by E. Reynders.
15:00	Apparent Airborne Sound Insulation of Hybrid Wood-Concrete Masonry Assemblies by C. Höller, B. Zeitler, J. Mahn, I. Sabourin, S. Schoenwald.
15:20	Acoustic Evaluation of Floating Floor Applications in Mechanical Rooms by M. Oguc, D. Hadzikurtes.
16:00	Noise from Waste Water Pipes above a Suspended Ceiling by T. Scheers, M. Vercammen.
16:20	Wave Based Modeling of Structure-Borne Sound Transmission in Finite Sized Double Walls by A. Dijckmans.
16:40	Sound insulation of heavyweight walls with linings and additional layers: numerical investigation by A. Santoni, P. Bonfiglio, P. Fausti, N. Zuccherini Martello.
17:00	Sound propagation within a double skin facade and its influence on the speech privacy in offices by D. Urbán, M. Rychtáriková, P. Tomašovič, N.B. Roozen, C. Glorieux.

Airport noise and its management

Airport noise and its management

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	N. Van Oosten D. Bergmans

14:40	Capri Island helicopter noise control by A. Papa, P. Addonizio.
15:00	Assessment of Environmental Noise due to Aircraft Operation at the CORFU International Airport according to the 2002/49/EC Directive and the new Greek National Legislation by K. Vogiatzis.
15:20	Estimating Variation in Community Noise Due to Variation in Aircraft Operations by A. Synodinos, R. Self, I. Flindell.
15:40	A Combined Qualitative/Quantitative Approach to the Design of Noise Annoyance Studies by I. Flindell, P. Le Masurier.
16:00	Harmonizing noise abatement and urban development by N. Mahler, H. Boegli.
16:40	Noise Reduction for a High Performance Military Aircraft – General Approach and Current Status by E. Grigat.
17:00	Flat Plate Installation Effects on Velocity and Wall Pressure Fields Generated by an Incompressible Jet by M. Mancinelli, A. Di Marco, R. Camussi.

Analysis and Modelling of Psychoacoutics Sensations

Analysis and Modelling of Psychoacoutics Sensations

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	R. Sottek J.L. Verhey

8:40	Assessment of kindergarten noise by means of psychoacoustic metrics by J. Rennies, D. Hülmeier, F.X. Nsabimana.
9:00	Tonality perception of stationary and transient signals by A. Oetjen, P. Volk, S. Van De Par.
9:20	Loudness perception and modeling of impulsive sounds by R. Sottek, T. Moll.
9:40	Spectral and Temporal Features as Estimators of the Irrelevant Speech Effect by T.U. Senan, R. Navarro, M. Park, S. Jelfs, A. Kohlrausch.
10:00	Loudness of time-varying environmental sounds: Still a challenge for current loudness models? by J.L. Verhey, J. Hots, J. Rennies.

Annoyance & health effects of vibration & combined exposures

Annoyance & health effects of vibration & combined exposures

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	R. Klæboe E. Peris

16:20	How Many Indicators for Vibration Exposure are Needed? by M. Van Den Berg.
16:40	Rational regulations for vibrations from rail traffic by M. Van Den Berg.
17:00	Comparison of annoyance from railway noise and railway vibration by M. Ögren, M. Smith, K. Persson Waye.
17:20	Do current guidelines on vibration provide sufficient health protection at the community level independent of the accompanying soundscape? by M. Cik, P. Lercher.
17:40	The use of vibration health response information in the framework of environmental health impact assessments: technical issues of implementation and interpretation by B. Tappauf, M. Cik, P. Lercher.
18:00	Annoyance due to vibration from freight railway lines in the Netherlands and Poland by S. Janssen, B. Zuada Coelho, A. Koopman, E. Peris, W. Groll, K. Wisniewska.
18:20	Health effects of vibrations due to trains by I. Van Kamp, E. Van Kempen, H. Van Wijnen, E. Verheijen, T. Istamto, O. Breugelmans, L. Dirven, A. Koopman.

Annoyance effects due to noise sources

Annoyance effects due to noise sources

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	R. Guski S. Janssen

15:40	How new temporal and spectral indices improve indicators of noise annoyance due to urban road vehicle pass-by noise by A. Klein, C. Marquis-Favre, R. Weber.
16:00	Frequency Weightings Based on Subjectively Dominant Spectral Regions by A.J. Torija, I. Flindell, R. Self.
16:20	Effects of non-acoustic factors on of annoyance caused by floor impact sounds: A structural equation analysis by P.J. Lee, S.H. Park.
16:40	First Steps in the Development of the new WHO Evidence Review on Noise Annoyance by R. Guski, D. Schreckenberg.
17:00	The Effect of Noise from Overflying Aircraft on a Young Adult Population by F. Van Den Berg, I. Van Moorselaar, C. Verhagen.
17:20	Social Noise Exposure in University Students in Slovakia by L. Argalasova, A. Filova, J. Jurkovicova, K. Hirosova, J. Babjakova, L. Sevcikova.
17:40	Exposure to road traffic noise and risk for behavioral problems in 7-year old children: a cohort study by D. Hjortebjerg, A.-M. Nybo Andersen, J. Schultz Christensen, M. Ketzel, O. Raaschou-Nielsen, J. Sunyer Deu, J. Julvez, J. Forns Guzmán, M. Sørensen.
18:00	Assessment of Impulse Noise regarding Harmfulness to Hearing by B. Hohmann.

Auditory and Multisensory perception

Auditory and Multisensory perception

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	F. Reinoso Carvalho

8:40	Assessment of participatory-multisensorial tasting experiences based on customized soundscapes by F. Reinoso Carvalho, A. Touhafi, K. Steenhaut, M. Rychtáriková, R. Van Ee, M. Leman.
9:00	Alarm Fatigue in the Perception of Medical Soundscapes by M.S.E. Kristensen, E. Özcan, J. Edworthy, S. Denham.
9:20	Human echolocation: localizing reflections of self-generated oral sounds in laboratory by D. Pelegrin Garcia, M. Rychtáriková, C. Glorieux.

Auralisation of urban sound

Auralisation of urban sound

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	J. Forssén J. Maillard

8:40	Auralisation of accelerating passenger cars by R. Pieren, T. Bütler, K. Heutschi.
9:00	Effect of Load on Engine Noise for the Auralization of Road Traffic by J. Maillard, J. Jagla.
9:20	Perceptual validation of auralized heavy-duty vehicle by P. Bergman, A. Pieringer, J. Forssén, P. Andersson.
9:40	Auralization of Urban Environments – Concepts towards New Applications by M. Vorlaender, J. Stienen.
10:20	Determining an Empirical Emission Model for the Auralization of Jet Aircraft by R. Frederik, K. Heutschi.
10:40	Auralisation of Finite Difference Time Domain Simulations of Sonic Crystal Noise Barriers in an Urban Environment by D. Murphy, S. Harriet.
11:00	Measuring end-to-end delay in real-time auralisation systems by J. Lamas, C. Silva, M. Silva, S. Mouta, J. Creissac Campos, J. Santos.

Computational acoustics / general

Computational acoustics / general

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	W. Desmet

14:40	A quasi-potential flow formulation for the prediction of the effect of the circulation on the acoustic shielding from a lifting body by means of a finite element method by S. Mancini, M. Tournour, R.J. Astley, G. Gabard, S. Sinayoko.
15:00	Noise Reduction of an Electric Motor by Using a Numerical Model by A.A. Uslu.
15:20	Numerical integration methods for the solution of Helmholtz equations with the Wave Based Technique by P. Zsifkovits, A. Hepberger, G. Offner.
15:40	Simulation of Aerodynamically Generated Sound Using Hybrid Aeroacoustic Methods by J. Hammar, G. Efraimsson, C. O'Reilly.
16:00	Nonlinear modeling of thermoacoustic systems by J.A. De Jong, Y. Wijnant, A. De Boer.

Computational acoustics for offshore pile driving noise

Computational acoustics for offshore pile driving noise

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	S. Lippert M. Nijhof

16:20	Numerical determination of equivalent damping parameters for a finite element model to predict the underwater noise due to offshore pile driving by K. Heitmann, T. Lippert, M. Ruhnau, S. Lippert, O. Von Estorff, S. Mallapur.
16:40	Predictions of the Effects of Elastic Seabed on Noise Radiated during Marine Pile Driving by L.S. Wang, P. Theobald, S. Robinson.
17:00	A three-dimensional semi-analytical model for the prediction of underwater noise from offshore pile driving by A. Tsouvalas, A. Metrikine.
17:20	Finite difference computational modelling of marine impact pile driving by A. Macgillivray.
17:40	Validating a wavenumber integration model for the prediction of underwater noise due to offshore pile driving by M. Ruhnau, T. Lippert, K. Heitmann, S. Lippert, O. Von Estorff.
18:00	Evaluation of the impact of the uncertainties on environmental data for far-field propagation in shallow water with Split-Step Padé PE by S. Lesoinne, A. Barth, X. Kaiser, J.-J. Embrechts, A. Gillet, R. Moelans.
18:20	The Use Numerical Modelling to Assist and Improve Industrial Understanding of Underwater Noise and Relevant Mitigation Measures by J. Kringelum, P. Skjellerup.

Construction noise

Construction noise

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	C.-C. Hantschk

13:40	Construction and urban noise: automatic assessment of noise monitoring results by E. De Beer, J. Granneman, W. Van Der Maarl.
14:00	Protocol to manage construction noise in urban areas: practical case in Bilbao municipality by I. Garcia Perez, I. Aspuru, I. Diez.

Designing outdoor ground for noise reduction

Designing outdoor ground for noise reduction

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	K. Attenborough Y. Wijnant

16:20	Outdoor Ground Impedance Models by K. Attenborough.
16:40	Determination of the Impedance of Vegetated Roofs with a Double- Layer Miki Model by C. Liu, M. Hornikx.
17:00	Ground Effect due to Periodic Resonant Roughness by H.-C. Shin, S. Taherzadeh, K. Attenborough.
17:20	Sound propagation above periodic & aperiodic rough surfaces by S. Taherzadeh.

Developments in standards and policies for railway noise

Developments in standards and policies for railway noise

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	A. Kuijpers S. Lutzenberger

15:40	Working with noise production ceilings for railway traffic by C. Roovers.
16:00	Research Study: Managing Noise from Parked Trains by N. Isert, S. Lutzenberger, N. Craven, P. Hübner.
16:20	Acoutic Specification of Composite Brake-Blocks for Railway vehicles by F. Letourneaux, F. Aubin.
16:40	Application of European Noise Legislation in Rolling Stock Projects World-Wide by S. Leth, U. Orrenius, L. Baures, B. Stegemann, G. Plessis, S. Lottiaux, S. Burdis, A. Carter.
17:00	Ten years of rail roughness control in the Netherlands – Lessons learned by W. Schwanen, A. Kuijpers, J. Torbijn.

European noise policies

European noise policies

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	H. Wolfert M. Weber

14:40	WHO Environmental noise guidelines for the European Region by M.-E. Heroux, W. Babisch, G. Belojevic, M. Brink, S. Janssen, P. Lercher, M. Paviotti, G. Pershagen, K. Persson Waye, A. Preis, S. Stansfeld, M. Van Den Berg, J. Verbeek.
15:00	Towards an complete Health Impact Assessment for Noise in Europe by A. Van Beek, D. Houthuijs, W. Swart, E. Van Kempen, N. Blanes Guàrdia, F. De Leeuw, J. Fons.
15:20	Bearable railway noise limits in Europe by F. Elbers, E. Verheijen.
16:00	Triple A Tyres for Cost-effective Noise Reduction in Europe by M. Dittrich, F. De Roo, S. Van Zyl, S. Jansen, E. De Graaff, J. Sliggers.
16:20	Future environmental noise impact for road and rail by M. Dittrich, F. De Roo, A. Eisses.
16:40	Declaration on Better Tyres by H. Wolfert, J. Sliggers.
17:00	Environmental Noise Policy: ways out of the crisis by P. De Vos.

Excitation of building elements by structure-borne and airborne sources

Excitation of building elements by structure-borne and airborne sources

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	S. Schoenwald B. Gibbs

13:40	Frequency Band Averaged Data for Prediction of Structure-borne Sound Power from Mechanical Installations in Buildings by B. Gibbs.
14:00	Characterization and vibration isolation of building service equipment mounted on lightweight structures by M. Villot, S. Bailhache.
14:20	Measured transfer functions from structure-borne sound sources in a timber-frame construction by F. Schöpfer, C. Hopkins, A.R. Mayr, U. Schanda.
14:40	Laboratory characterisation and prediction of structure- borne sound transmission of sanitary installations in heavyweight buildings by S. Reinhold, J. Scheck, H.-M. Fischer, A. Ruff, C. Hopkins.
15:00	Application of the Concept of Reference Timber Joist Ceiling by J. Seidel.
15:20	Sound Insulation of Walls with a new Mortar-Mix System by M. Schneider.
16:00	Design Process to evaluate potential of wind noise at façade elements by F. Coppa, C. Paduano.
16:20	Direct Sound Transmission Loss of Heavy Gauge Steel Stud Walls by C. Hoeller, B. Zeitler, J. Mahn.
16:40	Description of the acoustic characteristics of ETFE roof structures by S. Bron Van Der Jagt, C. Laudij, E. Gerretsen, E. Phaff, T. Raijmakers.
17:00	Laboratory Studies of Protection against Propagation of Impact Noise from Staircases by A. Izewska, B. Szudrowicz.
17:20	Classification of Heavy-weight floor impact sounds based on perceptual noise levels and annoyance by S.M. Kim, J.Y. Hong, J.Y. Jeon.
17:40	Rolling noise model for building acoustics purposes by F. Chevillotte, F.-X. Bécot, L. Jaouen.

Experimental Methods for porous materials

Experimental Methods for porous materials

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	A. Geslain P. Leclaire C. Glorieux

16:40	In-situ sound absorption of ground surfaces: Innovative processing and characterization methods by J. Cuenca, L. De Ryck.
17:00	Silicone foams for sound absorption: on the link between elaboration parameters and acoustic performances by A. Abbad, S. Mith, M. Ouisse, N. Dauchez.
17:20	Food product characterization by acoustical techniques by F.-X. Bécot, M. Gauthier, F. Chevillotte, L. Jaouen.
17:40	Investigations of an impedance tube technique to determine the transmission loss of materials under angular incidence by E. Sadoulet-Reboul, M. Le Bourles, K. Verdière, M. Ouisse, O. Doutres, R. Panneton.
18:00	Inverse estimation of the elastic and anelastic properties of anisotropic foams - study of the static/dynamic separation by J. Cuenca, C. Van Der Kelen, P. Göransson.

Fans, ducts and mufflers

Fans, ducts and mufflers

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	M. Åbom

8:40	Application of a High-Order FEM Solver to Aeroengine Exhaust Noise Radiation by K. Hamiche, G. Gabard, H. Bériot.
9:00	An uncertainty estimation for a higher order multi-port characterization in ducts with flow by S. Sack, M. Åbom.
9:20	The effect of cylindrical waveguide outlet features on the directional pattern by K. Kolber, L. Gorazd, A. Snakowska, J. Snakowski.
9:40	Multimodal Method for Flow-induced Acoustic Resonance in Successive Deep Axisymmetric Cavities in a Duct by X. Dai, Y. Aurégan.
10:00	Liner Impedance Determination from PIV Acoustic Measurements by A. Alomar, Y. Aurégan.
10:20	Acoustic characterisation of double-orifice configurations by means of a LES-SI approach by C. Sovardi, W. Polifke.
11:00	Hybrid Dissipative/Reactive Silencer Predictions with Comparison to Measurement by P. Williams, M. Åbom, J. Hill, R. Kirby, C. Malecki.
11:20	Acoustic damping of an annular tail-pipe under mean flow conditions by R. Boonen, P. Sas, E. Vandenbulck.
11:40	Low Frequency Noise Attenuation inside Ducts using locally resonant periodic flush mounted Steel Patches by M. Farooqui, T. Elnady, W. Akl.
14:00	The Effect of High Temperatures and Grazing Flow on the Acoustic Properties of Liners by H. Bodén, R. Kabral.
14:20	A reaction matrix method in waveguides with coupling resonances by L. Xiong, W. Bi, Y. Aurégan.
14:40	Identification of a Rotating Sound Source in a Duct with High Spatial Resolution by Y.-H. Heo, J.-G. Ih, H. Bodén.
15:00	Reduction of Tonal Noise in a Centrifugal Fan using Guide Vanes by K. Paramasivam, S. Rajoo, A. Romagnoli.
15:40	Acoustic characterization of a multicavity muffler for broadband noise reduction in flow duct applications by E. Perrey-Debain, R. Maréchal, B. Ouédraogo, J.-M. Ville.
16:00	Prediction of Air Flow Noise in Ducts due to the Presence of Fixed Obstacles by N. Papaxanthos, E. Perrey-Debain, S. Bennouna, B. Ouédraogo, S. Moreau, J.-M. Ville, F. Foucart.
16:20	Evaluation of Three Impedance Eduction Methods for Acoustic Liners Under Grazing Flow by A. Amador Medeiros, J. Apolinário Cordioli.

Health related quality of life and noise

Health related quality of life and noise

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	I. Van Kamp P. Lercher

8:40	Hearing conservation campaigns for adolescents: visibility and effects reported by university students by A. Bockstael, H. Keppler, T. Desloover, D. Botteldooren.
9:00	Transportation noise and health related quality of life: perception of soundscapes, coping and restoration by P. Lercher, E. Von Lindern.
9:20	Variation in tone presentation by Pure Tone Audiometers: the potential for error in screening audiometry by C. Barlow, L. Davison, M. Ashmore.
9:40	The association between road traffic noise exposure, annoyance and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) by H. Héritier, D. Vienneau, P. Frei, I.C. Eze, M. Brink, N. Probst-Hensch, M. Röösli.
10:00	The Restorative Effects of Pleasant Urban Areas in the Netherlands: the Role of Sound Quality by E. Van Kempen, I. Van Kamp, W. Swart, J. Devilee, C. Ameling.
10:20	Noise sensitivity and musical background by M. Heinonen-Guzejev, M. Kliuchko, K. Heikkilä, V. Spinosa, M. Tervaniemi, E. Brattico.
11:00	Are Urban Park Soundscapes Restorative or Annoying? by S. Payne, H. Nordh, R. Hassan.
11:20	Low frequency noise in relation to health effects: A systematic review by C. Baliatsas, I. Van Kamp, R. Van Poll.
11:40	Effects of aircraft noise on annoyance and quality of life in German children near Frankfurt/Main airport: Results of the NORAH (noise-related annoyance, cognition, and health)-study by K. Bergström, J. Spilski, J. Mayerl, U. Möhler, T. Lachmann, M. Klatte.

Hearing protectors - new developments

Hearing protectors - new developments

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	M. Liedtke P. Sickert

8:40	Determination of Sound Attenuation of Ear-plugs Using Audiometers by S. Dantscher.
9:00	Special Methods for Selecting Hearing Protectors for Very Low Frequency Noise by P. Sickert.
9:20	Degradation of Front-Back Spectral Cues Induced by Tactical Communication and Protective Systems by T. Joubaud, V. Zimpfer, A. Garcia, C. Langrenne.
9:40	Very high level impulse noises and hearing protection by P. Hamery, V. Zimpfer, K. Buck.
10:00	Assessment of otoacoustic emission probe fit at the workfloor using integrated calibration procedure by V. Nadon, A. Bockstael, J. Voix, D. Botteldooren.
10:20	The impact in the workplace of hearing protector standards development by E. Shanks.
10:40	Modeling the interaction between the hearing protector attenuation function and the hearing loss profile on sound detection in noise by C. Giguère, E.H. Berger.
11:00	Systematic Evaluation of the Relationship Between Subjective and Objective Measurement Methods of Hearing Protector Devices Attenuation by H. Nélisse, C. Le Cocq, J. Boutin, J. Voix, F. Laville.
11:20	A Web App for Avoidance of Hazards Arising from Combinations of Personal Protective Equipment - Measurements on Reduction of Sound Attenuation of Ear Muffs by Goggle Sidepieces by M. Liedtke, B. Hohmann.
11:40	Standardized acoustic test fixtures for testing ear protection devices and noise cancelling headsets by P. Wulf-Andersen.

High speed train noise (Europe/China exchange)

High speed train noise (Europe/China exchange)

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	X. Gu J. Kang

16:00	The Pollution Control of Urban Elevated Railway Traffic Noise by Y. Liu, X. Deng, Y. Zhang, D. Qian.
16:20	The Application of the Control Technology of the Noise Source and the Effect of Its Noise Reduction of Beijing- Shanghai High-speed Railway by X. Gu, Y. Li, L. Liu, X. Wu.
16:40	The Experimental Studies on High-speed Railway Noise Field Vertical Distribution and propagation characteristic by Y. Li, L. Liu, X. Gu, L. Shao.
17:00	Experimental study on the characteristics of noise sources in high-speed railway by L. Liu, Y. Chen, X. Xing, C. He.
17:20	Acquisition of exterior multiple sound sources for train auralization based on beamforming by F. Meng, F. Wefers, M. Vorländer.
17:40	Calculations of sound radiation associated with 'tunnel boom' from high-speed trains by V. Krylov, W. Bedder.

How the Dutch handle highway noise

How the Dutch handle highway noise

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	W. Alberts

16:40	The Dutch Road Noise Mitigation Program by N. Faber.
17:00	Modelling and monitoring Dutch highway traffic noise production by T. Veger, A. Dijkstra, R. Nota, R. Jonker.
17:20	Traffic Noise Management: The Dutch Approach by R. Jonker, W. Alberts.
17:40	The effective planning of measures in relation to other work such as maintenance of pavements by P. Paffen.
18:00	Noise measures in road construction works by W.-J. Van Vliet.

Industrial noise control

Industrial noise control

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	J. Granneman M. Hofmann

8:40	Experiences of a Polyurethane-Manufacturer with the Elastic Decoupling of Machines by T. Schoenherr.
9:00	Evaluation of Noise in Sensitive Living Quarters aboard Floating Offshore Oil & Gas Facilities Using the SEA Method by K. Fowler, B. Gardner, M. Burrill.
9:20	Noise Risk as Described in Instructions for Printing Machinery Supplied in Europe by P. Brereton, J. Patel.
9:40	High Frequent Noise from Variable Speed Drive Electric Motors by K. Selvåg, A. Krogvig.
10:00	System of tradable sound rights, study by H. Spierenburg.
10:40	Benchmark indicators for industrial noise emission by T. Van Diepen, A. Van Wijk, J. Granneman.
11:00	Regulation of noise from moored ships in ports by R. Witte.
11:20	Operational Transfer Path Analysis applied to a Ship with Multiple Engines, Gearboxes and Propellers by T. Keizer.
11:40	Action Plan for Noise Abatement in Chemical Plant – Coverage, Cooperation by A. Muntag, M. Berndt, M. Márkus.

Local noise policies

Local noise policies

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	H. Wolfert M. Weber

14:40	Assessment and Management of Environment Noise in Turkey by S. Shilton.
15:00	Healthy urban living: integration of noise in other local policy domains by M. Weber.
15:20	Green urban mobility, much quieter; it is not a castle in the air! by H. Wolfert, C. Verweijen.
15:40	Extended Cost / benefit analysis for noise control for municipal and provincial roads by M. Van De Klundert.
16:00	DYNAMAP: a new approach to real-time noise mapping by G. Zambon, R. Benocci, A. Bisceglie.
16:40	Noise Action Planning at Airports under Difficult Political Conditions – Technical Methods and Procedures for Successful Support by M. Petz.
17:00	Old Rhine ships have to be quiet too by C. Ostendorf, N. Geebelen, A. Koopman, C. Laudij.
17:20	Noise from Livestock Husbandry – Introducing a new Basis for Assessment by M. Kropsch, C. Lechner.
17:40	Noise standards for electronically amplified music in Flanders (Belgium) by G. Pée, G. Vindevogel.

Methods to evaluate and mitigate low frequency noise

Methods to evaluate and mitigate low frequency noise

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	C. Ostendorf

14:40	Localisation of low frequency noise pollution areas in industrial environments by J. Van Muijlwijk, L. Garcia Escribano, E. Jansen.
15:00	Social assessment of environmental lfn by P. Sloven.
15:20	Municipal approach of low frequency noise (LFN) by N. De Jong, G. De Meer, W. Reen, G. Hooiring, H. Breukelaar.
15:40	Assessment of low frequency noise due to wind turbines in relation to low frequency background noise by E. De Beer.
16:20	Low Frequency Noise: Figures, Facts and Myths. Results of a discourse between different stakeholders by R. Van Poll, I. Van Kamp.
16:40	Clinical Protocol for Evaluating Pathology Induced by Low Frequency Noise Exposure by M. Alves-Pereira, N. Castelo Branco.
17:00	Low Frequency Noise-Induced Pathology: Contributions provided by the Portuguese Wind Turbine Case by N. Castelo Branco, M. Alves-Pereira.

Microphone arrays and sound visualization: Methods and applications

Microphone arrays and sound visualization: Methods and applications

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	E. Fernandez-Grande

8:40	Experimental Assessment of a Single-layer Near-field Acoustic Holography Method in an Enclosed Space by E. Zea, I. Lopez Arteaga.
9:00	Direct acoustic vector field mapping: new scanning tools for measuring 3D sound intensity in 3D space by D. Fernandez Comesaña, S. Steltenpool, E. Tijs, M. Korbasiewicz.
9:20	Transient Acoustic Analysis of a motor run-up in a vehicle using a modular 4096 channel MEMS Mirophone Array by W. Ouwens, M. Camp, R. Scholte.
9:40	iPTF methods: How Green’s identity and FEM solver can be used for acoustic inverse methods by N. Totaro, S. Forget, J.-L. Guyader.
10:20	Design of 3D microphone arrays using automatic speech recognition and psychoacoustic evaluation for immersive sounds by H. Lim, H.S. Jang, J.Y. Jeon.
10:40	Plate mode identification using modal analysis based on microphone array measurements by A. Van Velsen, E. Moers, I. Lopez-Arteaga, H. Nijmeijer.
11:00	Application of MEMS microphone array for acoustic holography by Z. Havranek, P. Benes, S. Klusacek.
11:20	Sparse acoustic imaging with a spherical array by E. Fernandez-Grande, A. Xenaki.

Noise Barriers

Noise Barriers

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	J.-P. Clairbois M. Garai

11:00	Japanese experience to reduce road traffic noise by various noise reducing devices by K. Yamamoto.
11:20	The project for noise barriers and others NRD for transport infrastructures: An overall vision and implementation experience in the countries of southern Europe by D.M. Alegre.
11:40	The European standards for noise barriers for roads and railways: state of the art 2015 by J.-P. Clairbois, M. Garai.
12:00	Comparison between laboratory and in-situ methods for measuring sound reflection properties of noise barriers by M. Conter, R. Wehr.
12:20	Optimizing the exponential sine sweep (ESS) signal for in situ measurements on noise barriers by M. Garai, P. Guidorzi.
14:40	The application of Solar-Noise Barriers for UK highways and their combined benefits for local government, developers and the wider community by G. Parker.
15:00	Phonobloc® rail track – in-situ tested low noise barriers in platform-design made of concrete by G. Lanz, M. Jaksch.
15:20	Acoustic Effect of Drainage Gaps in Noise Barriers by F. Peeters, W.-J. Van Vliet.

Noise control at power plants

Noise control at power plants

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	C.-C. Hantschk

17:20	Identification of a vibration pattern from pressure measurements and radiation modes by P. Herzog, R. Guillermin, P. Lorin, E. Van Lancker, V. Chritin.
17:40	Active noise control in practice: transformer station by E. Buikema, F. Van Der Ploeg.
18:00	Experimental Investigation on Acoustic Effects of Trailing Edge Modifications of Splitter Attenuators for Power Generation Systems by C. Sebastiani, C.-C. Hantschk, H.-J. Kaltenbach.
18:20	Acoustic and flow analysis to reduce boiler hum by T. Campmans.

Noise Mapping (incl. CNOSSOS/EU/China)

Noise Mapping (incl. CNOSSOS/EU/China)

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	H.J.A. Van Leeuwen S. Shilton B. Zhang

14:40	Noise mapping State of art – is it just a simple as it looks like - Pitfalls by H.J.A. Van Leeuwen, S.E.H. Van Banda.
15:00	A color scheme for the presentation of sound immission in maps: requirements and principles of design by B. Weninger.
15:20	Comparison of German Road Traffic Noise Calculation Method to the new Common Noise Assessment Methods by J. Müller, W. Bartolomaeus.
15:40	GIS data and noise maps: shall they be INSPIRE compliant? by A. Kotsev, S. Kephalopoulos, H. De Groof, A. Abramic, P. Smits, V. Lima.
16:00	The Effectiveness of Quiet Facade on Account of Chinese Residential Layout by X. Lu.
16:20	Application of Noise Mapping in Environmental Noise Management in Hangzhou, China by B. Zhang, W. Hu, R. Wu, L. Liu, J. Yang.
17:00	The required accuracy in the new Common Noise Assessment Method by M. Paviotti, P. De Vos.
17:20	Conversion of existing road source data to use CNOSSOS-EU by S. Shilton, F. Anfosso Ledee, H.J.A. Van Leeuwen.
17:40	Conversion of existing railway source data to use CNOSSOS-EU by M. Paviotti, S. Shilton, R. Jones, N. Jones.
18:00	Feasibility of using the CNOSSOS-EU road traffic noise prediction model with low resolution inputs for exposure estimation on an international scale by J. Gulliver, K. De Hoogh, D. Fecht, F. Fabbri, M. Bell, P. Goodman, P. Elliott, S. Hodgson, D. Morley.

Non auditory health effects of noise

Non auditory health effects of noise

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	Y. De Kluizenaar C. Eriksson

11:00	Does the Exposure to Aircraft Noise Increase the Risk of Hypertension near French Airports? by A.-S. Evrard, M. Lefèvre, P. Champelovier, J. Lambert, B. Laumon.
11:20	The Relatioship between Exposure to Traffic Noise and Resting Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents from Belgrade by G. Belojevic, J. Ilic-Zivojinovic, K. Paunovic, B. Jakovljevic.
11:40	Noise and hypotension - potential association and moderation by P. Lercher.
12:00	Residential exposure to traffic noise and risk for non- Hodgkin lymphoma and chronic lymphoid leukemia in an adult population by M. Sørensen, O. Raaschou-Nielsen.
12:20	Effects of aircraft noise on reading and oral language abilities in German children near Frankfurt/Main airport: Results of the NORAH (noise-related annoyance, cognition, and health)-study by M. Klatte, J. Spilski, J. Mayerl, U. Möhler, T. Lachmann, K. Bergström.
12:40	Source-specific traffic noise exposure and cardiovascular mortality in Switzerland by D. Vienneau, H. Héritier, M. Foraster, M. Brink, C. Cajochen, I.C. Eze, M. Köpfli, J.-M. Wunderli, N. Probst-Hensch, M. Röösli.
14:40	Annoyance to transportation noise and risk of physical inactivity by M. Foraster, I.C. Eze, D. Vienneau, M. Brink, C. Cajochen, H. Héritier, J.-M. Wunderli, M. Röösli, N. Probst-Hensch.
15:00	Associations of road traffic noise with mortality and hospital admissions in London by J. Halonen, A. Hansell, J. Gulliver, M. Blangiardo, D. Fecht, S. Beevers, R. Anderson, C. Tonne.
15:20	Health Impact Assessment of airport noise on people living nearby six Italian airports by C. Ancona, M. Golini, F. Mataloni, D. Camerino, M. Chiusolo, G. Licitra, M. Ottino, S. Pisani, L. Cestari, M.A. Vigotti, M. Davoli, F. Forastiere, I. Sera Study Group.
15:40	Associations of road traffic noise, blood pressure and heart rate in three harmonized European cohorts by W. Zijlema, Y. Cai, D. Doiron, K. De Hoogh, D. Morley, S. Hodgson, H. Kongsgard, K. Hveem, R. Stolk, J. Rosmalen.
16:00	Road traffic noise, Air pollution and Cardio-respiratory Health in European Cohorts: a Harmonised Approach in the BioSHaRE Project by Y. Cai, M. Blangiardo, K. De Hoogh, J. Gulliver, D. Morley, D. Doiron, P. Elliott, A. Hansell, S. Hodgson.

Numerical methods for sound absorbing materials

Numerical methods for sound absorbing materials

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	E. Deckers P. Göransson

13:40	Application of the Transfer Matrix and Finite Surface Size Correction to Room Acoustics Simulation by A. Van Der Harten.
14:00	A Wave Based Transfer Matrix Method for accurate simulation of acoustic problems with multilayered damping treatment by S. Jonckheere, D. Vandepitte, W. Desmet.
14:20	A Multi-Level Wave Based Method to predict the dynamic response of 2D poroelastic materials containing holes or inclusions by E. Deckers, W. Desmet.
14:40	Development of the partition of unity finite element method for the 3D analysis of interior sound fields by M. Yang, E. Perrey-Debain, B. Nennig, J.-D. Chazot.
15:00	Calculation of internal powers for anisotropic porous materials within multilayered structures based on plane wave approximation by J.P. Parra Martinez, O. Dazel, P. Göransson, J. Cuenca.
15:40	A homogenization approach for characterization of the microscopic viscous-thermal effects in acoustic poroelastic materials by K. Gao, H.V. Dommelen, P. Göransson, M. Geers.
16:00	Inverse method to characterize 'local' and 'non-local' absorbing materials submitted to a shear grazing flow by F. Simon, O. Berengue Llonch, E. Piot.
16:20	Mechanical characterisation of acoustic foams: fractional derivatives approach by S. Sahraoui, X. Guo, G. Yan, D. Parmentier.

Open plan offices

Open plan offices

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	S. Vellenga-Persoon

13:40	Acoustic of open spaces - toward a new French standard by Y. Le Muet, P. Chevret.
14:00	Effect of Variation in Noise Absorption in Open-plan Office: a Field Study with a Cross-Over Design by F. Davidsson.
14:20	Defining the acoustic environment of (semi-)open plan offices subtitle: Acoustic measurements leading to activity based design for retrofit buildings by S. Vellenga-Persoon, T. Hongens.
14:40	Background noise level to determine the speech privacy in open plan offices by T. Vervoort.
15:00	Speech security outside meeting rooms by C. Hopkins, M. Robinson, K. Worrall, T. Jackson.
15:20	Spatial decay rate of speech in open plan offices: the use of D2,S and Lp,A,S,4m as building requirements by R. Wenmaekers, C. Hak.
15:40	Prediction of spatial decay of speech in open-plan offices conforming ISO 3382-3 principles by V. Hongisto, J. Keränen.

Perception and Assessment of Sound Quality

Perception and Assessment of Sound Quality

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	A. Fiebig C. Marquis-Favre

14:00	Decision strategies in loudness judgments of time-varying sounds inferred from two psychophysical tasks by E. Ponsot, P. Susini, S. Meunier.
14:20	Sound Quality Evaluation of Acoustical Environments with Multiple Sources by S. Skoda, J. Steffens, J. Becker-Schweitzer.
14:40	Does the order of different successive vehicle pass-bys have an influence on the annoyance due to urban road traffic noise? by L.-A. Gille, C. Marquis-Favre.
15:00	Influence of Context Effects on Sound Quality Assessments by A. Fiebig.
15:40	Perceptual evaluation of differences between original and synthesised musical instrument sounds by A. Osses, C. Kim, A. Kohlrausch.
16:00	Psychoacoustic filtering for noisy speech enhancement by S. Alaya, N. Zoghlami, Z. Lachiri.
16:20	Psychoacoustic Evaluation of Rock Crushing Plant Noise by J. Kataja, M. Antila, H. Isomoisio, J. Heikkilä, A. Karjalainen.

Plenary lecture: Computational acoustics

Plenary lecture: Computational acoustics

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	Y. Wijnant

13:50

Plenary Lecture: Numerical Techniques for Acoustics and Vibrations: Virtual Tools for Real Problems by W. Desmet.

Plenary lecture: Listening

Plenary lecture: Listening

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	G. Van Blokland

9:40	Plenary Lecture: Sound and Safe: A History of Listening Behind the Wheel by K. Bijsterveld.

Plenary lecture: Room Acoustics

Plenary lecture: Room Acoustics

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	J.-J. Embrechts

12:00

Plenary Lecture: The Acoustics of Places for Social Gatherings by J.H. Rindel.

Plenary lecture: Speech intelligibility in Noise

Plenary lecture: Speech intelligibility in Noise

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	D. Botteldooren

12:00

Plenary Lecture: Speech Intelligibility in Noise: How Does our Auditory System Get Rid of the Noise? by S. Van De Par.

Posters, part 1

Posters, part 1

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:
14:00 - 15:00

	Modeling and Validation Processes of an Electric Vehicle with Statistical Energy Analysis by A. Botke, E. Erensoy, D. Yazgac, C. Sevginer.
	Computer modelling and on-site investigation of noise barriers with complementary noise reduction element by M. Bite, D.S. Nagy, P.Z. Bite, I. Dombi.
	Detection of Wind Turbine Noise in Immission Measurements by B. Fauville, F. Moiny.
	Comparison of a finite element approach and an analytic solution describing the sound pressure fields in two coupled rooms at the low frequency sound spectrum within a parametric study by M. Neusser, H. Konder, T. Bednar.
	Smart Soundmeter for Shooting Noise Monitoring by A.-C. Witsel, F. Moiny.
	Optimization of the Measurement System for Determination of the Diffusion and Reflection Coefficients by L. Zuzjak, J. Karel, O. Tureček.
	Excitation of a Single Cut-on Mode by Means of a Plane Mode- synthesiser Composed of Several Point Sources – Theory and Experiment by A. Snakowska, L. Gorazd, J. Jurkiewicz, K. Kolber, A. Flach.
	A Framework for Road Traffic Noise Auralisation by A. Southern, D. Murphy.
	The Selection of the Microphones for Diffusion Measurement Method by J. Karel, O. Tureček, L. Zuzjak.
	Effective sound absorption of acoustic panels in a diffuse and non-diffused sound field by J. Zrneková, P. Zaťko, M. Rychtáriková.

Posters, part 2

Posters, part 2

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:
15:00 - 16:00

	The Heliophone by N.B. Roozen, A. Jacobs, M. Rychtáriková, C. Glorieux.
	The visual effect combined with audible noise of wind turbine and its related EEG reaction by M. He, D. Krahé.
	Software quality testing for calculation of outdoor noise by I. Tsukernikov, I. Shubin, L. Tichomirov, T. Nevenchannaya.
	Comparison of force and moment behavior of bimorph actuator by O. Jiricek, V. Jandak, M. Brothanek.
	Noise Induced Hearing Loss: a systematic review by A. Oliveira, A. Miguel, J. Baptista, J. Costa.
	Measurements on active earplugs and effect of ear canal resonances on spectral balance by T. Lokki, I. Huhtakallio.
	A Case Study on Public Noise Annoyance in Relation to Research Trends on Noise Pollution by N. Akbulut Çoban, K. Gedik, S. Kaya.
	Analysis of the Acoustic Conditions in the Student Restaurant by L. Zelem, D. Urbán, V. Chmelík, M. Rychtáriková.
	Modeling Speech Production in Noise for the Assessment of Vocal Effort for Use with Communication Headsets by R. Bouserhal, J. Voix, T. Falk.

Posters, part 3

Posters, part 3

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:
16:00 - 17:00

	Combining thermally activated cooling technology (TABS) and high acoustic demand: Acoustic and thermal results from field measurements part II by Y. Le Muet, P. Lombard.
	Influence of the Openings Size on Acoustic Quality of Naturally Ventilated Classrooms by M. Oiticica, J. Silva.
	A qualitative study of annoyance caused by floor impact sounds in apartment buildings by S.H. Park, P.J. Lee.
	Increasing annoyance due to noise radiation of steel bridges and their joints by C. Tollenaar, E. De Graaff.
	Residents Autonomy to Solve the Chinese DAMA Square Dancing noise by W. Zhang, Y. Zhou, W. Zhu.
	Airborne sound insulation measurements using gunshoot as an impulsive sound source by F. Deželak, L. Čurović, M. Čudina.
	Experimental study of sound attenuation by layers of water droplets by I. Herrero-Durá, J. Zaragozá, R. Picó, V. Sánchez-Morcillo, L.M. García-Raffi.
	Active musician's hearing protection device for enhanced perceptual comfort by A. Bernier, J. Voix.
	An Experimental Study To Investigate Speech Intelligibility And Sound Quality In Elementary Schools by Z. Savci Ozguven, N. Tamer Bayazit.

Railway noise: sources, exterior noise and ambience

Railway noise: sources, exterior noise and ambience

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	D. Thompson E. Bongini

8:40	Acoustical Source Modelling for Rolling Stock Vehicles: the Modeller's Point of View by A. Bistagnino, G. Squicciarini, U. Orrenius, E. Bongini, M. Starnberg, R. Cordero, J. Sapena, D. Thompson.
9:00	Aeroacoustic Analysis of a NACA Duct by N. Pignier, J. Dahan, C. O'Reilly, S. Boij.
9:20	Research on noise propagation of plateau railway by L. Shao, L. Liu, Y. Li, C. He.
9:40	Quiet Track - Monitoring of track roughness and track decay rate by M. Höjer, M. Almgren.
10:20	Assessment of Noise Source Integration Effects within a Virtual Certification Process by B. Betgen, U. Orrenius, S. Brunström.
10:40	On the Prediction of Track Decay Rates using Finite Element Models by B. Betgen, G. Squicciarini, D. Thompson.
11:00	Reduction of Impact Noise of Trams on a Major Bridge by M. Dittrich, C. Bosschaart, P. Wessels.
11:20	Portraying Sounds Using a Morphological Lexicon by M. Carron, T. Rotureau, F. Dubois, N. Misdariis, P. Susini.
11:40	Effects of Railway Ballast on the Sound Radiation From the Sleepers by X. Zhang, D. Thompson, G. Squicciarini.
13:40	Rail vehicle source models within a virtual certification process by U. Orrenius, L. Feng, M. Åbom.
14:00	Effective abatement of railway noise in Germany by R. Weinandy, T. Myck.
14:20	Noise prediction of a steel-concrete railway bridge using a FEM by J. Oostdijk, T. Weekenstroo, M. Vercammen.
14:40	Characteristics of rail pads tested at laboratory and under track conditions by H. Venghaus, M. Toward, E. Scossa-Romano.
15:00	Virtual testing within acoustic certification of rolling stock: challenges to be met in the future by E. Bongini, U. Orrenius, M. Starnberg, A. Bistagnino.

Railway vibration and ground-borne noise

Railway vibration and ground-borne noise

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	D. Thompson E. Bongini

13:40	Modelling the dynamic pile-soil-pile interaction in a multi-layered half-space by W. Hamad, E. Ntotsios, H. Hunt, M.F.M. Hussein, D. Thompson, J. Talbot.
14:00	Effect of rail unevenness correlation on the prediction of ground-borne vibration from railways by E. Ntotsios, D. Thompson, M.F.M. Hussein.
14:20	Transmission of underground-induced vibration to the ground surface: a comparison of 2D, 2.5D and 3D models by P. Jean, M. Villot.
14:40	Experimental validation of a numerical model for the ground vibration from trains in tunnels by Q. Jin, D. Thompson, D. Lurcock, M. Toward, E. Ntotsios, S. Koroma, M.F.M. Hussein.
15:00	A catalogue of vibration reducing measures for railways by R. Cornelis, J. Van Den Brink, C. Ostendorf.
15:20	Laboratory Measurement of the Vibration Attenuation Performance of the Rail Fastening System by D. Desmyter, S. Cox, J. Cailliau.

Recreational noise

Recreational noise

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	M. Weber

13:40	The Inclusion of Recreational Activities in Strategic Noise Maps by V. Rosão, Á. Grilo.
14:00	Measurement Results at Outdoor Dance Festivals in Belgium by M. Kok.
14:20	Exposure to firework noise in festivals by R. Passos, A. Carvalho, C. Rocha.

Room acoustic measurement and predictions

Room acoustic measurement and predictions

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	M. Rychtáriková J. Rindel

11:00	Measurement of 3D Room Impulse Responses with a Spherical Microphone Array by J.-J. Embrechts.
11:20	A physically-motivated parametric model for compact representation of room impulse responses based on orthonormal basis functions by G. Vairetti, T. Van Waterschoot, M. Moonen, M. Catrysse, S.H. Jensen.
11:40	Localization-assisted indoor acoustical data monitoring by N. Prodi, A. Conti, F. Lodi, S. Bartoletti, J.S. Dekhordi.
12:00	Room impulse response measurement and delay-and-sum beamforming, application to room and building acoustics by S. Barré.
12:20	A bootstrap estimation of confidence levels in reverberation time measurements at low frequencies by D. Pérez Cabo, M.A. Sobreira Seoane, J.R. Fernández Bernárdez.
14:40	Different radiation impedance models for finite porous absorbers by M. Nolan, C.-H. Jeong, J. Brunskog, J. Rodenas, F. Chevillotte, L. Jaouen.
15:00	Uncertainty in sound diffusion and scattering coefficients measurement by A. Pilch, D. Behounek, P. Pawlik, T. Kamisinski, J. Rubacha.
15:20	Evaluation of a Numerical Method for Identifying Surface Acoustic Impedances in a Reverberant Room by N. Antonello, T. Van Waterschoot, M. Moonen, P. Naylor.
15:40	Effects of Different Diffusor Types on the Diffusivity in Reverberation Chambers by M. Nolan, M. Vercammen, C.-H. Jeong.
16:00	Overhead stage canopies – case studies by T. Kamisinski, A. Szeląg, A. Pilch, K. Brawata, J. Rubacha.
16:20	Simulation of Diffractions and Reflections of arbitrary order with the Sound Particle Diffraction Model based on the Uncertainty Relation by S. Weigand, A. Pohl, U. Stephenson.
17:00	Comparing a Phased Combination of Acoustical Radiosity and the Image Source Method with Other Simulation Tools by G. Marbjerg, J. Brunskog, C.-H. Jeong, E. Nilsson.
17:20	Influence of Source-Receiver Distance in Reverberant Room on Front-Back Confusion by M. Rychtáriková, D. Pelegrin Garcia, N.B. Roozen, C. Glorieux.
17:40	Important simulation parameters for open plan office acoustics by J. Jagla, C. Benoit.
18:00	Appropriate background noise level regarding speech privacy and annoyance in a train cabin by J.Y. Jeon, J.Y. Hong, H.S. Jang.
18:20	The Role of Acoustic Reviews in Influencing Restaurant Acoustics by S. Camp.

Room in room acoustics

Room in room acoustics

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	C. Hak S. Van De Par

8:40	Evaluation of a perceptually optimized room-in-room reproduction method for playback room compensation by J. Grosse, S. Van De Par.
9:00	Spectral and perceptual properties of a transfer chain of two rooms by A. Haeussler, S. Van De Par.
9:20	Analysis of a Spatially Discrete Sound Field Synthesis Array in a Reflective Environment by V. Erbes, S. Weinzierl, S. Spors.
9:40	Room in Room Acoustics: the Influence of the Direct/Diffuse Sound Field Ratio in a Listening Room on Played Back Recorded Acoustics by C. Hak, R. Wenmaekers.
10:00	Modelling the Group Size for Prediction of the Noise Level in Eating Establishments by D. Svensson, J. Brunskog, C.-H. Jeong.

Sensitivity of humans for low frequency noise

Sensitivity of humans for low frequency noise

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	I. Van Kamp

14:00	Auditory Cortex Activation by Infrasonic and Low-frequency Sound of Equalized Individual Loudness by R. Kühler, M. Bauer, J. Hensel, T. Sander-Thömmes.
14:20	Trials of a protocol to support LFN sufferers in the UK by A. Moorhouse, D. Baguley, T. Husband, C. Banks, P. Comiskey, T. Kay, A. Kenyon, D. McFerran, F. Penney, K. Smith, C. Whalley.

Sleep and noise

Sleep and noise

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	G.M. Aasvang S. McGuire

13:40	Free field evaluation of the influence of naturalistic road and rail traffic noise on both psychological and physiological parameters by M. Cik, M. Lienhart, K. Fallast.
14:00	Physiological reaction thresholds to vibration during sleep by M. Smith, M. Ögren, O. Hammar, K. Persson Waye.
14:20	Nocturnal Road Traffic Noise and Children¡¯s Sleep by K.V. Weyde, G.M. Aasvang, B. Oftedal, N. Krog.
14:40	Predictions of Sleep Disturbance for Different Nighttime Airport Operation Strategies Using a New Markov State Transition Sleep Model by S. McGuire, M. Basner.
15:00	Traffic Noise, Insomnia and Sleep Medication Use by J. Evandt, B. Oftedal, N. Hjertager Krog, S. Skurtveit, E. Skovlund, P. Nafstad, P. Schwarze, G.M. Aasvang.

Solutions for lower tyre/road noise

Solutions for lower tyre/road noise

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	D.A. Bekke A. Bergiers

13:40	A Model for Diffracting Elements to Reduce Traffic Noise by Y. Wijnant, J. Hooghwerff.
14:00	Whisstone, a sound diffractor: does it really affect traffic noise? by J. Hooghwerff, F. Reinink, R. Van Der Heijden, Y. Wijnant.
14:20	On site acoustic characterization of optimized very thin asphalt concretes by J. Cesbron, P. Klein, V. Gary, J.-M. Clairet.
14:40	Poroelastic Block Pavement as a Low Tyre/Road Noise Solution for Cities by D. Kokot, M. Ramsak.
15:00	Long-term Acoustical Performance of Low-noise Road Surfaces in Urban Areas in Switzerland by E. Hammer, S. Steiner, M. Dias, E. Bühlmann.
15:40	Influence of Environment- and Traffic-related Factors on Acoustical Ageing of Low-noise Road Surfaces in Switzerland by E. Bühlmann, M. Dias, S. Steiner.
16:00	Noise Generated by Tyres Designed for Electric Vehicles - Results of Laboratory Experiments by J. Ejsmont, B. Swieczko-Zurek, S. Taryma, P. Mioduszewski.
16:20	Tyre/road noise of passenger car tyres, including tyres for electric vehicles – road measurements by T. Berge, F. Haukland, P. Mioduszewski, R. Wozniak.
16:40	Laboratory measurements on Poroelastic test slabs from full scale test sections by R.S.H. Skov, H. Bendtsen, J. Cesbron.
17:00	Silent and Safe Roadtraffic-project: An optimization of the tyre-road interaction on noise and wet grip by D.A. Bekke, G.O. Lansink, B. Bobbink, Y. Wijnant, D. Schipper, R. Stevens.
17:20	Self Healing Asphalt: The 'match' between noise reduction and durability by G. Van Bochove.
17:40	Acoustical and Mechanical Impedance Measurements of PoroElastic Road Surfaces by C. Vuye, L. Goubert, M. Van Beveren, W. Van Den Bergh.
18:00	“Noise climate” improvement as an opportunity at road reconstructions by P. Driessen.

Sonic Crystal Acoustic Barriers

Sonic Crystal Acoustic Barriers

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	J.V. Sánchez-Pérez S. Taherzadeh

10:20	Noise Certification of a Sonic Crystal Acoustic Screen designed using a Triangular Lattice according to the Standards EN 1793(-1;-2;-3): 1997 by J.V. Sánchez-Pérez, S. Castiñeira-Ibáñez, C. Rubio, V. Romero-Garcia, L.M. García-Raffi.
10:40	Experimental evidence of band gaps in periodic structures by F. Morandi, S. De Cesaris, M. Miniaci, A. Marzani, M. Garai.
11:00	Towards the development of a software to design acoustic barriers based on Sonic Crystals: An overlapping model by J.V. Sánchez-Pérez, S. Castiñeira-Ibáñez, C. Rubio.
11:20	The 2.5D MST for sound propagation through arrays of cylinders parallel to the ground by B. Van Der Aa, J. Forssén.
11:40	The Sonic Window Project - Meeting the Trio Challenges of Providing Natural Ventilation, Daylight and Noise Mitigation by H.P. Lee, L.B. Tan, K.M. Lim, K.M. Lim, N.C. Khoo.

Sound exposure of musicians

Sound exposure of musicians

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	R. Wenmaekers M. Skålevik

16:00	Sound levels and balance of Self, Others and Reverb: Their potential influence on orchestra musicians by M. Skålevik.
16:20	Noise exposure of musicians: the own instrument’s sound compared to the sound from others by R. Wenmaekers, C. Hak.
16:40	Sound exposure of musicians and music induced hearing loss by S. Dance.

Sound insulation of lightweight structures

Sound insulation of lightweight structures

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	J.L. Davy

8:40	The Radiation Impedance of a Rectangular Panel by J.L. Davy, D.J. Larner, R. Wareing, J. Pearse.
9:00	On the Influence of the Junctions on Wooden Buildings Structural-Acoustic Behaviour by D. Blon, O. Dazel, J.-M. Genevaux, B. Brouard, A. Tribaleau.
9:20	Modelling of patterned fibre constrained layer damping for composite materials by A. Verstappen, J. Pearse.
9:40	Acoustic properties of composite lightweight structures by E.A. Piana, A. Nilsson.
10:00	Are laboratory tests and prediction models useful in building construction projects? by F. Verbandt, J. Vandendriessche, B. Van De Velde.
10:20	Description of the research project CIMEDE for the industrial construction of evolutionary, sustainable and economic houses by F. Duthoit.
11:00	Assessment of sound transmission characteristics of traditional timber-framed dwellings in Ankara, Turkey by M. Erdil, A. Tavukcuoglu, M. Caliskan.
11:20	A study of sound Absorption behaviors of Fiber wood panel by C. Demanet.
11:40	Sound Transmission Characteristic through Mechanically Connected Laminated Composite Double Wall Panel by P. Bhattacharya, A. Sahu, M. Rose.

Sound sensor networks and smart cities

Sound sensor networks and smart cities

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	D. Botteldooren H. Wolfert

9:40	Utilising the Strengths of Different Sound Sensor Networks in Smart City Noise Management by D. Manvell.
10:00	An innovative approach for long-term environmental noise measurement: RUMEUR network in the Paris region by F. Mietlicki, C. Mietlicki, M. Sineau.
10:20	Barcelona noise monitoring network by J. Camps.
11:00	Sound Sensor Network based Assessment of Traffic, Noise, and Air Pollution by L. Dekoninck, D. Botteldooren, L. Int Panis.
11:20	On the Use of Linear Regression for the Assessment of Stability in Noise Monitoring Networks: A Practical Example by K. Sotirakopoulos.
11:40	Real Life Harmonic Source Localization using a Network of Acoustic Vector Sensors by D. Pérez Cabo, H.E. De Bree, M.A. Sobreira Seoane, D. Fernandez Comesaña.
13:40	Dynamic Noise Mapping based on Fixed and Mobile Sound Measurements by B. De Coensel, K. Sun, W. Wei, T. Van Renterghem, M. Sineau, C. Ribeiro, A. Can, C. Lavandier, D. Botteldooren.
14:00	The Design and Calibration of Low Cost Urban Acoustic Sensing Devices by C. Mydlarz.
14:20	Area-based environmental noise measurements using wireless sensor network by I. Kivelä, I. Hakala.

Soundscape case studies

Soundscape case studies

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	L. Lavia B. Schulte-Fortkamp

13:40	Soundscapes, human restoration and quality of life by I. Van Kamp, R. Klæboe, A. Brown, P. Lercher.
14:00	Healing soundscape: hospital acoustics 2.0 by E. De Ruiter.
14:20	Noise as a Stress Factor on Humans in Urban Environments in Summer and Winter by J. Stienen, T. Schmidt, B. Paas, M. Ziefle, J. Fels.
14:40	Vibrations from Blasting Activities Annoyance reactions from residents in neighbouring areas by K. Ronny, A. Amundsen.
15:00	The Influence of Social Context on the Perception of Student's Noise in the City of Groningen: A Qualitative Analysis by K. Minoura, C. Driesprong, K. Profijt, K. McGee, T. Andringa.
15:20	Investigating the Effect of Indoor Soundscaping on Speech Privacy in Open Offices by V. Acun, S. Yılmazer.
15:40	Sound in the museum by K. Hjortkjær.

Soundscape Ecology

Soundscape Ecology

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	J. Kang

16:20	Soundscape Analysis and Wildlife Presence in the Vicinity of a Wind Turbine by J. Florentin, B. Fauville, M. Gérard, F. Moiny, P. Rasmont, G. Kouroussis, O. Verlinden.
16:40	Acoustic management of Natural Parks: experience in Armañón Park by I. Garcia Perez, A. Santander, I. Diez, P. Fernandez Alcala, L. Gutierrez, I. Aspuru.

Soundscape theory

Soundscape theory

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	B. De Coensel M. Coler

14:20	Global and local sound quality indicators for urban context based on perceptive and acoustic variables by C. Lavandier, P. Delaitre, C. Ribeiro.
14:40	How to measure soundscape quality by Ö. Axelsson.
15:00	A method to collect representative samples of urban soundscapes by J. Tardieu, C. Magnen, M.-M. Colle-Quesada, P. Gaillard, N. Spanghero-Gaillard.
15:20	Soundscape visualization: a new approach based on automatic annotation and Samocharts by P. Guyot, J. Pinquier.
15:40	New Insights into Soundscape Evaluations Using the Experience Sampling Method by J. Steffens, D. Steele, C. Guastavino.
16:20	From Soundscape to Meaningscape by F.L. Nielbo.
16:40	The role of activity in urban soundscape evaluations by D. Steele, J. Steffens, C. Guastavino.
17:00	Soundscape Streaming and Visualization for HCI Design by H. Kobayashi.
17:20	Evaluating the University Campus Soundscape: The Case of Tianjin University by K. Sun, X. Liang, D. Botteldooren, B. De Coensel.
17:40	A taxonomy of sounds both object and user centred by P. Gaillard, J. Tardieu, M. Coler, C. Magnen.
18:00	A pilot experiment on effects of motor and cognitive activities on memories of soundscapes by E. Bild, M. Coler, D. Dubois, K. Pfeffer.

Standardization, classification and noise labeling

Standardization, classification and noise labeling

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	H. Wolfert J. Sliggers

11:00	A noise label for motor vehicles: towards quieter traffic by J. Sliggers.
11:20	Sound space for Industrial noise now and in the future by R. Bruinsma.
11:40	Community noise: a fundamental ingredient of an environmental health performance indicator (CHERIO) by D. Houthuijs, E. Van Kempen, W. Swart, A. Van Beek, F. De Leeuw, A. Dusseldorp, J. Van Engelen, D. De Gruijter, H. Kruize, B. Staatsen.
12:00	www.noiseineu.eu: New tools to inform the public about environmental noise in cities and to assist decision-making by F. Mietlicki, C. Mietlicki, C. Ribeiro, P. Gaudibert, B. Vincent.

Structural acoustics and vibrations

Structural acoustics and vibrations

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	S. Žiaran

14:40	Replacable building base isolation by M. Vanstraelen.
15:00	Transmission of Vibroacoustic Energy Through the Structures of a Car Body Into the Protected Area and its Control by S. Žiaran, O. Chlebo.
15:20	An applied research of seismic and vibration resistance of the equipment with assessment of seismic and vibration effects by A. Horniaková, J. Keníž, M. Musil.

Structured materials and metamaterials for the control of audible sound

Structured materials and metamaterials for the control of audible sound

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	J.-P. Groby O. Umnova

8:40	Nonlinear Structuring of Helmholtz Resonators for Increasing the Range of Sound Absorption by E. Gourdon, A. Ture Savadkoohi.
9:00	Acoustic resonant surface: from nearly-total reflection to nearly-total absorption of sound by L. Schwan, O. Umnova, C. Boutin, H.-C. Shin, S. Taherzadeh, K. Attenborough.
9:20	Low frequency sound absorption in porous material with periodically distributed dead-end pores by P. Leclaire, O. Umnova, T. Dupont, R. Panneton.
9:40	Gradient metamaterial layers as impedance matching devices for efficient sound absorption by A. Azbaid El Ouahabi, V. Krylov, D. O'Boy.
10:00	Design and Experimental Validation of a Plate with Internally Resonating Lattices for Low-frequency Vibro- acoustic Control by F. Tateo, J. Michielsen, I. Lopez Arteaga, H. Nijmeijer.
10:20	Extraordinary absorption of sound in porous lamella by J. Christensen.
11:00	Optimised thin Metaporous materials for absorption applications in the audible frequency range by C. Lagarrigue, J.-P. Groby, V. Tournat.
11:20	Sound absorption by a structure with straight rectangular tubes loaded by periodically distributed resonators by J.-P. Groby, O. Umnova, Y. Aurégan.
11:40	On inner resonance in highly contrasted composites Design of media with negative mass or stiffness by C. Boutin.

Techniques for virtual acoustics

Techniques for virtual acoustics

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	T. Lokki

11:00	Acoustic Source Localisation In An Urban Environment Using Early Reflection Information by F. Stevens, D. Murphy.
11:20	Physical Properties of Local Wave Field Synthesis using Circular Loudspeaker Arrays by F. Winter, S. Spors.
11:40	Frequency Dependent Absorbing Boundary Implementations in 3D FDTD Room Acoustics Simulations by S. Oxnard, D. O'Brien, D. Murphy, J. Van Mourik.
12:00	Virtual sound generation by linear modal synthesis based on recorded audio examples by I. Muhammad, J.Y. Jeon.

The effects of natural scenery on sound perception

The effects of natural scenery on sound perception

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	G. Watts T. Van Renterghem

10:40	Soundscape quality of urban parks and gardens by J. Lafon, C. Lavandier.
11:00	The Effects of “Greening” Urban Areas on the Perceptions of Tranquillity by G. Watts, R. Pheasant.
11:20	The effect of outdoor vegetation as seen from the dwelling’s window on self-reported noise annoyance by T. Van Renterghem, D. Botteldooren.
11:40	Effects of soundscape on rural landscape perception by X. Ren, J. Kang.

Time domain modelling

Time domain modelling

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	T. Van Renterghem M. Hornikx P. Svensson

11:00	Non linear N wave source impedance model by D.K. Singh.
11:20	Radiation of moving sources in time-domain simulations of outdoor sound propagation by D. Dragna, P. Blanc-Benon.
11:40	A hybrid PSTD/DG method to solve the linearized Euler equations by R. Pagán Muñoz, M. Hornikx.
12:00	Time domain modeling for impulse source localization in urban environments by S. Cheinet, L. Ehrhardt, T. Broglin.
12:20	A Novel Method of Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Noise Prediction by J. Botha.

Traffic strategies and noise impacts

Traffic strategies and noise impacts

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	A. Can

11:20	Applying Intelligent Transport Systems to manage noise impacts by I. Wilmink.
11:40	From regional “strategic” maps to microscopic scale models: multi-scales approaches to improve the assessment of exposure to pollutants due to transportation by X. Olny, B. Vincent.

Tyre/road noise measurements, standards and classification

Tyre/road noise measurements, standards and classification

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	M. Haider F. Anfosso Ledee

8:40	On the acoustic long-term performance of asphalt and concrete road surfaces on Austrian motorways by R. Wehr, M. Conter.
9:00	A psychoacoustic based approach to pavement classification by E. Freitas, C. Cunha, J. Lamas, S. Mouta, J. Santos.
9:20	Development of a High-Resolution Measurement System of Rotating Tires towards Noise Prediction by K. Takami, T. Furukawa.
9:40	Improved method for determining the absorption coefficient of high reflective surfaces by W. Schwanen, G. Van Blokland.
10:00	Three Approaches to Study the Reduction of Pavement Noise Performances over Time by F. Anfosso Ledee.
10:40	Measurement of noise from electrical vehicles and internal combustion engine vehicles under urban driving conditions by L.M. Iversen, R.S.H. Skov.
11:00	Noise properties of there constructed highway D1 measured by CPX open trailer and stability of measured data in time and distance by V. Krivanek, A. Pavkova.
11:20	Integration of noise in Pavement Management Systems by H. Bendtsen, R. Stahlfest Holck Skov, L. Møller Iversen.
11:40	30 Different Tyres On 4 Surface Types - How Do Truck Tyre Noise Levels Relate to the Test Surface by G. Van Blokland, J. Kragh.

Tyre/road noise modelling

Tyre/road noise modelling

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	H. Bendtsen L. Goubert

8:40	Modal testing and finite element modelling of a reduced-sized tyre for rolling contact investigation by Y. Zhang, J. Cesbron, M. Bérengier, H.-P. Yin.
9:00	Three dimensional modelling of sound absorption in porous asphalt pavement for oblique incident waves by M. Bezemer-Krijnen, Y. Wijnant, A. De Boer.
9:20	Mechanisms of acoustic aging of road surfaces by R. Van Loon, G. Van Blokland, C. Tollenaar.
9:40	Influence of Fiber-Reinforced Composite Wheel Resonance on tire cavity noise by Y. Yang, Y. Wei.
10:00	Modelling tools for the development of the Silent and Safe tyres by B. Makwanan, B. De Bruijn, E. Verhulp, D.A. Bekke.
10:40	Making road traffic bridges silent by P. Van Den Dool.
11:00	What you measure is what you get? - a novel approach for specifying and controlling acoustic quality of road surfaces by A. Kuijpers, W. Schwanen, J. Van De Water, W.-J. Van Vliet.

Uncertainity of measurements

Uncertainity of measurements

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	S. Alves

8:40	How 21st century technology can improve sound level measurement by M. Turner.
9:00	Multi-Layer Planar Near Field Holography using MEMS microphone arrays in a noisy environment by M. Thomassen, H. Nijmeijer, R. Scholte, P. Sommen.
9:20	The influence of finite sample size on surface impedance determination of materials with low sound absorption at low frequencies by A. Färm, S. Boij, R. Glav.

Underwater Noise, Imaging and Communication

Underwater Noise, Imaging and Communication

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	M. Taroudakis

13:40	Measurements of underwater conductor hammering noise: compliance with the German UBA limit and relevance to the harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) by J. Jiang, V. Todd, J.C. Gardiner, I. Todd.
14:00	Real-time underwater abrasive water jet cutting process control by S.D. Debruyne, D. Vandepitte, K. Van Massenhove.
14:20	Combining installation challenges with noise challenges by H. Van Vessem.
14:40	Separating Propeller Cavitation Noise and Cavitation Tunnel System Noise using Blind Source Separation(BSS) by E. Widjiati, E.B. Djatmiko, W. Wardhana, W. Wirawan.
15:00	Modeling of seismic exploration noise reduction in the Marginal Ice Zone by D. Tollefsen, E.M. Dombestein, H. Sagen.
15:20	On the use of ship radiated noise to determine statistical information on geoacoustic structure in shallow water by D. Knobles.
15:40	Bayesian Ambient-Noise Inversion by S. Dosso.
16:00	De-noising procedures for inverting underwater acoustic signals in applications of acoustical oceanography by M. Taroudakis, C. Smaragdakis.

Universal design and acoustics in public buildings

Universal design and acoustics in public buildings

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	D. Pelegrin Garcia M. Rychtáriková

17:00	The Design of the Multifunctional Concert Hall of the Academy of Music in Zagreb by M. Horvat, H. Domitrovic, K. Jambrosic.
17:20	Room acoustic aspects of some recently opened pop venues by M. Lautenbach, M. Luykx.
17:40	Ambiances In Station - The Role Played By Acoustics by C. Gallais, T. Guillaume, P.E. Gautier.
18:00	The use of textile membranes in architectural acoustics: An overview by V. Chmelík, D. Urbán, M. Rychtáriková.

Urban sound planning

Urban sound planning

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	M. Hornikx

14:40	The influence of soundscape on the tourists’ environmental quality perception in urban areas by V. Puyana Romero, G. Brambilla, M. Di Gabriele, V. Gallo, L. Maffei.
15:00	Traffic dynamics, road design and noise emission: a study case by L. Estévez-Mauriz, J. Forssén, W. Kropp, G. Zachos.
15:20	Characterisation of the soundscape in Valley Gardens, Brighton, by a soundwalk prior to an urban design intervention by F. Aletta, E. Margaritis, K. Filipan, V. Puyana Romero, Ö. Axelsson, J. Kang.
15:40	Research Outcomes for Urban Sound Planning from European Commission projects by S. Alves, B. Altreuther, J. Scheuren.
16:20	Identifying and recognizing noticeable sounds from physical measurements and their effect on soundscape by K. Filipan, M. Boes, B. De Coensel, H. Domitrovic, D. Botteldooren.
16:40	Limiting the Levels of Outdoor Music Clubs Sound Reinforcement Systems at Zrce, Croatia by K. Jambrosic, H. Domitrovic, M. Horvat.
17:00	The influence of urban canyon design on noise reduction for people living next to roads by G.M. Echevarria Sanchez, T. Van Renterghem, D. Botteldooren.
17:20	An Efficient Method to Calculate Sound Diffraction over Rigid Obstacles by W. Wei, T. Van Renterghem, D. Botteldooren.
17:40	A novel Speech intelligibility improvement method using maximizing Mutual Information measure by E. Eideli, S.M. Ahadi, N. Faraji.
18:00	Spatial categorization of urban sound environments based on mobile measurements by A. Can, B. Gauvreau.

Vehicle Sound Quality

Vehicle Sound Quality

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	K. Genuit W. Foken

10:40	Engine Sound Weighting using a Psychoacoustic Criterion based on Auralized Numerical Simulations by F. Duvigneau, S. Liefold, M. Höchstetter, J.L. Verhey, U. Gabbert.
11:00	Predicting the perceived Quality of impulsive Vehicle sounds by M. Höchstetter, J.-M. Sautter, J.L. Verhey, U. Gabbert.
11:20	There’s a car coming? - Psychometric function for car pass-by in background noise based on simulated data by A. Hoffmann, P. Bergman, W. Kropp.
11:40	Analysis of vibrational comfort in a car equipped with a modified 3-cylinders engine by A. Carbajo, V. Roussarie, E. Parizet, E. Diaz.

Wind turbine noise: Human impact/Guidelines

Wind turbine noise: Human impact/Guidelines

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	A. Preis

11:00	Annoyance potential of wind turbine noise compared to road traffic noise by B. Schäffer, S. Schlittmeier, K. Heutschi, M. Brink, R. Graf, R. Pieren, J. Hellbrück.
11:20	Low Frequency Noise Proposed Wind Farm in Maastricht, The Netherlands by E. Koppen.
11:40	International Legislation for Wind Turbine Noise by E. Koppen, K. Fowler.
12:00	The Influence of Visual Information on Assessment of Wind Turbine Noise by A. Preis, M. Szychowska, H. Hafke-Dys, J. Kocinski.
12:20	Differences in noise requirements for wind turbines in four European countries by E. Nieuwenhuizen, M. Köhl.

Workshop: European noise policy: where do we go? (supported by European Commission DG environment)

Workshop: European noise policy: where do we go? (supported by European Commission DG environment)

Wednesday 3 june, 2015
Chairman:	M. Paviotti

9:40	The environmental noise Directive at a turning point by I. Juraga, B. Berger, M. Paviotti.
9:50	Differences Between the Principles of the European National Noise Laws and Those of the Environmental Noise Directive by G. Licitra.
10:00	The process required to achieve an effective noise reduction in a city by H.J.A. Van Leeuwen, P. De Vos.
10:10	Is noise a problem for the citizen? by S. Turner.