Acoustic impulse responses are used for convolution based auralisation and reverberation techniques for a range of applications, such as music production, sound design and virtual reality systems. These impulse responses can be measured in real world environments to provide realistic and natural sounding reverberation effects. Analysis of this data can also provide useful information about the acoustic characteristics of a particular space. Currently, impulse responses recorded in outdoor conditions are not widely available for surround sound auralisation and research purposes. This work presents results from a recent acoustic survey of measurements at three locations in the snow covered forest of Koli National Park in Finland during early spring. Acoustic impulse responses were measured using a B-format Soundfield microphone and a single loudspeaker. The results are analysed in terms of reverberation and spatial characteristics. The work is part of a larger study to collect and investigate acoustic impulse responses from a variety of outdoor locations under different climatic conditions.

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