Effect of body posture on sound absorption by human subjects

• Published in: Applied acoustics Vol. 183; p. 108317
• Main Authors: Sabbagh, Mostafa, Elkhateeb, Ahmed
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.12.2021
• Subjects: Absorption coefficient; Equivalent sound absorption area; Muslim worshippers; Reverberation room; Worshipper’s absorption; Equivalent sound absorption area; Absorption coefficient; Worshipper’s absorption; Reverberation room; Muslim worshippers

•Sound absorption ability of the human body is affected by the posture.•Standing in well-defined rows exhibits the highest sound absorption.•Carpets increase the equivalent sound absorption area per object.•Heavier clothing increases the equivalent sound absorption area by the body.•Human body is an...