A High-Resolution Individual 3D Adult Head and Torso Model for HRTF Simulation and Validation: 3D Data

Simulation of head-related transfer functions (HRTFs) using the boundary element method (BEM) is a well established practice for calculating the direction-dependent response of the pinna, head and torso geometry to incoming sound events. This report describes the process of capturing and processing the high-resolution 3D model of a male adult, using a structured-light scanner. Special care was taken to accurately represent the pinna with up to sub-millimeter resolution in areas of high curvature. Along with the 3D data, an HRTF measurement of the same individual is available, described in the accompanying report