Pilot City Soundscapes
The Responsible Sensing Lab's Listening to our Cities project investigates the effect of sound on the urban environment. The test setup at the Marineterrein helps to further refine the accuracy of the sensors.
In a first pilot with six sensors on the Marineterrein, we collect detailed data on sound levels. The privacy-focused setup avoids permanent recordings, processing sound directly on the sensor.
The sensors measure:
- Loudness in dB(A)
- Intermittency (or continuity) of the soundscape
- Type of sound source, such as traffic or bird song
- Sharpness (“pitch”)
- 3-second sound fragment per minute
During the pilot the live LoRaWAN data will be shared on the dashboard of teh Marineterrein.
Using this data, we aim to understand urban noise’s impact on health and wellbeing, creating a sound map for urban insights. This map will be released in March 2025, and, if successful, we’ll expand to the Amsterdam De Pijp neighborhood with more sensors, advanced visualizations, and resident feedback to deepen our understanding of noise's impact on urban livability.
Where are the 6 sensors located?
Curious about the sensor locations? Check the map or explore online: allesoversensoren/amsterdam/register — allesoversensoren
Girish Vaidya
Postdoctoral researcher at TU Delft
Lion Cassens
Phd candidate at TU Delft
Sander Flight
Privacy Officer
