Measurements and modeling of ear-canal reflectance and cochlear reflectance

Stephen T. Neely, Daniel M. Rasetshwane

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Abstract

Cochlear reflectance (CR), the cochlear contribution to ear-canal reflectance (ECR), has theoretical advantages for cochlear modeling. Comparisons between measurements and models may lead to improved clinical interpretation of cochlear status and provide a basis for making improvements to the models. Simulation of ECR was performed using a combination of (1) an ear-canal model, (2) a middle-ear model and (3) a one-dimensional cochlear model. Simulated CR was the ECR difference between active and passive conditions of the model. The model simulation results were compared with measurements of both ECR and CR in both the time-domain and frequency-domains. Disparities between measurements and model provide a basis for improvements in the model. Substantial agreement between measurements and model suggest that CR is consistent with linear coherent reflection due to random impedance perturbations along the cochlear partition.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationMechanics of Hearing
Subtitle of host publicationProtein to Perception - Proceedings of the 12th International Workshop on the Mechanics of Hearing
EditorsDavid P. Corey, K. Domenica Karavitaki
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780735413504
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 31 2015
Event12th International Workshop on the Mechanics of Hearing: Protein to Perception - Cape Sounio, Greece
Duration: Jun 23 2014Jun 29 2014

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1703
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Other

Other12th International Workshop on the Mechanics of Hearing: Protein to Perception
Country/TerritoryGreece
CityCape Sounio
Period6/23/146/29/14

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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