ATATÜRK's Sarcophagus Acoustic Properties

Abstract

This research investigates the acoustical characteristics of Atatürk sarcophagus. The Hall of Honor, which included the Atatürk's sarcophagus, was elevated from the whole mass, as it seemed strongly to the outside architect. The first floor is surrounded by this hall. The monument was built on a platform raised by six meters with a staircase in the direction of the square, with the ground closed and a massive wall with small windows, which was turned over with stone columns. The east entrance of the monument is at the beginning of the Aslan Road. At the beginning of this road, the entrance is strengthened by two guards, four meters high stairs are raised. When the monument is placed on the hill, two strong axes perpendicular to each other are taken as principal. Results, at the research, include equivalent sound pressure levels (Leq) as a function of location, frequency, and time of day. Special and important days like Revolution days are also researched. The spectra are generally flat over the 63–2000 Hz octave bands, with higher sound levels at lower frequencies, and a gradual roll off above 2000 Hz. Many units exhibit little if any reduction of sound levels in the nighttime.