Tranquility can be predicted from noise level and natural-feature percentage.

Evidence

TR ¼ 13:93 0:165LAmax þ 0:027NF 49 dB < LAmax < 85 dB ð Þ where NF is the proportion (%) of the natural features. — Almo Farina, Soundscape Ecology, 1100

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Attractive spaces suffer more from traffic noise than unattractive ones do. — Almo Farina, Soundscape Ecology: Principles,…, 1094; Annoyance ratings can be predicted from measurable hearing sensations.; Any sound can serve as a cue to deepen relaxation or energize the body — Pauline Oliveros, Deep Listening, 302

Broader Connections

• Annoyance ratings can be predicted from measurable hearing sensations. #expands (0.80)
• Any sound can serve as a cue to deepen relaxation or energize the body #expands (0.72) — Pauline Oliveros, Deep Listening, 302