Use this calculation for a first-order acoustics estimate when the stated geometry, propagation model, averaging convention, reference quantity, and SI units match the measurement or design problem.

Source To Edge Meters

A finite measured or assumed value greater than or equal to 0, expressed in m.

Edge To Receiver Meters

A finite measured or assumed value greater than or equal to 0, expressed in m.

Direct Meters

A finite measured or assumed value greater than or equal to 0, expressed in m.

The implemented rule is: Extra diffracted sound-path length around a barrier versus direct line-of-sight distance.^[1]

Path Difference Meters

The calculated path difference meters, expressed in m.

This is an idealized calculation rather than a complete acoustic simulation or measurement. Reflections, boundary conditions, directivity, damping, frequency dependence, near-field behavior, background noise, transducer response, temperature, humidity, and geometry can change a real result.

Confirm important results with calibrated measurements or a model that includes the actual geometry, materials, boundaries, source directivity, and frequency-dependent losses. Preserve the reference quantity and weighting whenever a result is expressed in decibels.

• Fresnel Number Barrier

  Barrier Fresnel number 2δ/λ from extra sound-path length and wavelength.

• Angular Frequency Calculator

  Angular frequency in radians per second from frequency in hertz.

• Echo Ranging Distance

  Reflector distance from round-trip echo time and propagation speed.