The Responsible Sensing Lab's pilot project ‘Listening to our Cities’ investigates what sound does to the quality of life in the city. Six extensive sensors collect sound data, with respect for the privacy of visitors and local residents.
What is listened for?
The sensors on the Marineterrein register differents aspects of sound:
Thanks to the use of smart technology, the sound is processed directly in the sensor without the need to save the data. This way there can be no concerns about privacy.
The soundscape map
The collected data is used to create an interactive soundscape map in real-time, showing how sounds spread and change. This gives rise to new ideas about the impact of sounds on the health and well-being of city residents.
Into the city
As we speak, the first tests are being executed at the Marineterrein.
de locaties van de 6 sensoren op het Marineterrein
If the results are satisfactory, the project will be expanded to the Amsterdam district of De Pijp. More sensors will be installed here, data visualizations will be improved and residents will be actively involved.
Like to know more?
The Sensorenregister shows where the sensors are located. For more information about the project and technologies, visit Responsible Sensing Lab.
Partners
The ‘Listening to our Cities’ project is an initiative of the Responsible Sensing Lab, a collaboration between the municipality of Amsterdam and AMS Institute.