A Study on the Recognition Region of Passive Soundscape Facilities Especially in Fountains

자연형 사운드스케이프 요소의 인지범위에 관한 연구

As a passive soundscape facility, fountain is a useful way to give place such as public square, park identity and vitality. In this study, to know the optimistic distance and sound level range from fountain, sound levels due to distance were measured and subject responses were checked by questionnaire. Levels from 56dB to 68dB are recommended by subjects and moving forward to fountain decreases less comfort ratio than backward Moving forward 5m and backward 5m(total range 10m), there is little difference in comfort ratio. The results of this study could used for street furniture location design and P.A system output level.