Siemens and the Bavarian State Opera have collaborated to create a digital twin for Bavaria's National Theater. This new technology allows users to modify the hall configuration to achieve optimal acoustic scenarios.
The "Sound of Science" simulation is capable of measuring echo and reverberation within a 3D model, simulating how sound waves travel through space. According to Siemens, there is a strong correlation between the measured and simulated impulse responses in the 1 kHz octave band.
Siemens Simcenter provides the technology behind Sound of Science. This portfolio of simulation and testing solutions has been integral to Siemens' business for over 15 years. Simcenter uses impulse response measurements and ray tracing to calculate sound wave propagation in space. Different materials affect reflection, thus shaping a venue's unique acoustics.
For the first time, this application enables stage design setup, repositioning of the orchestra in various configurations, or adding a solo voice.