A Sonification System Based on Geographic and Meteorologic Data

Abstract

Most algorithmic composition system is implemented based on the input of music parameters, which needs professional music and technology training to complete the automated composition. This paper proposed an innovated way called Geographic and Meteorologic Data Sonification System (GMDSS), to perform the data mappings into music for various devices such as hand phone or other hand-hold devices, and the driver can retrieve the environment information in real time to let people concentrate on driving without the need of paying attention to the long-term complicated data visualization. The mapping relationship between geographic/meteorologic data and music features is discussed, and the result shows the implementation of GIS and weather data which can compose the proper correspondent music accordingly.