The Sounds of New York City (SONYC) project has been granted a Frontier award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) as part of its initiative to advance research in cyber-physical systems as detailed in the NSF’s press release.
NYU has issued a press release providing further information about the SONYC project and the award.
From the NYU press release:
The project – which involves large-scale noise monitoring – leverages the latest in machine learning technology, big data analysis, and citizen science reporting to more effectively monitor, analyze, and mitigate urban noise pollution. Known as Sounds of New York City (SONYC), this multi-year project has received a $4.6 million grant from the National Science Foundation and has the support of City health and environmental agencies.