8–12 Sept 2025
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Studying the correlation between wind noise levels and topography for wind noise mapping and site selection

O1.1-143
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15m
Prinz Eugen Saal

Prinz Eugen Saal

Oral T1.1 The Atmosphere and its Dynamics O1.1 The Atmosphere and its Dynamic

Speaker

Ms Céu Jesus (University of Mississippi)

Description

Turbulent pressure fluctuations around infrasound sensors, known as wind noise, are the primary factor masking infrasound detections of interest, such as signals generated by natural hazards. Identifying deployment sites with sufficiently low wind noise levels is crucial for achieving good signal to noise ratios. Noise levels are expected to correlate with local topography, which influences wind flow patterns and turbulence. This study investigates the relationship between wind noise levels and topographic features to support wind noise mapping and optimal sensor site selection. Wind noise data were collected from multiple test sites and analysed in two frequency bands: 0.1–1 Hz and 1–10 Hz. RMS pressure levels were calculated for each band, and Kernel Density Estimation was applied to estimate probability density functions. The associated cumulative distribution functions provide the probability of noise levels falling below specific thresholds, offering a statistical characterization of wind noise at each site. Topographic data were derived from remote sensing techniques, including LiDAR and satellite imagery, to analyse ground elevation, vegetation density, and canopy height. A framework for understanding wind noise behavior across varying topographic conditions, supporting the development of effective methodologies for wind noise mapping and site selection, is developed.

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Authors

Ms Céu Jesus (University of Mississippi) Mr Roger Waxler (National Center for Physical Acoustics (NCPA), University of Mississippi) Mr Claus Hetzer (National Center for Physical Acoustics (NCPA), University of Mississippi) Lance Yarbrough (University of Mississippi) Mr Carrick Talmadge (National Center for Physical Acoustics (NCPA), University of Mississippi) Hank Buchanan (National Center for Physical Acoustics (NCPA), University of Mississippi) Naveen Thirunilath (National Center for Physical Acoustics (NCPA), University of Mississippi)

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