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Continuous noise monitoring for environmental application

The increasing awareness of the public of environmental issues such as CO2 emissions, carbon footprints and waste recycling has brought the issue of environmental noise to the fore. Many of the demands of modern society result in the creation of noise sources such as larger airports, additional power stations and higher road traffic levels. In addition to this, the expansion of towns and cities, ...

Jun. 1, 2008

By Cirrus Research plc

Cloud computing for noise monitoring

ABSTRACT Cloud computing is the use of computing resources that are delivered as a service over the Internet. This means that software, hardware and network resources are centrally managed. The ubiquitous availability of high-capacity networks and reduced cost of both client and server hardware have led to a tremendous growth in cloud computing. The concept gives a huge benefit for ...

Jan. 9, 2017

By Norsonic AS

Weather Data for Noise Monitoring

“Weather conditions are the single largest variable factor in how sound travels over large distances,” says Steve Bilawchuk principal partner and engineer at ACI Acoustical Consultants Inc. “Wind speed and wind direction are of crucial importance.” ACI is an acoustical engineering consulting company based in Alberta, Canada, which uses ...

May 12, 2015

By Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.

Urban Noise Monitoring in Madrid

Dynamic mapping helps Madrid improve the quality of life for her citizens and visitors alike. With its 3 000 000 inhabitants and 2500 km of streets, Madrid is an excellent example of what can be done to improve human comfort related to urban noise. Since the late 60s, Madrid City Council has been working on noise problems. During this period, global environmental analysis has focused on how ...

Feb. 13, 2006

By Brüel & Kjær Sound & Vibration Measurement A/S

ACOEM: 01dBWebMonitoring, real-time monitoring of environmental noise

01dBWebMonitoring, a field-proven solution for noise monitoring! Local authorities, airports, road and railway transports, industries…: many professionals have to control environmental noise pollution using short or long-term measurements. With a special attention to such needs, 01dB-Metravib has designed a performing monitoring offer based on short or long-term measurements, suited to all ...

Dec. 5, 2011

By ACOEM

Current Trends in Environmental Noise Monitoring in Europe

Introduction This paper briefly describes the state of the art of environmental noise monitoring development in Europe, including the needs, standards, legislation, data, technology, techniques and tools. This paper will concentrate on the following areas: • How Imagine and the development of ISO 20906 and ISO 1996 affect noise monitoring systems • The need and role of professional ...

Jan. 1, 2005

By Brüel & Kjær Sound & Vibration Measurement A/S

What is Long Term Noise Monitoring?

It might sound simple, but long term noise monitoring can mean different things to different people. There is no standard definition for what long term noise monitoring is, but here is a summary that covers the basics. I first presented this presentation at the IOA Eastern Branch meeting and wanted to share my thoughts on what classes as long term noise monitoring. I’ll also discuss ...

Apr. 15, 2015

By Cirrus Environmental

Noise Measurement

Definitions Threshold and criterion levels The threshold level is the A-weighted sound level at which a personal noise dosimeter begins to integrate noise into a measured exposure. For example, if the threshold level on a sound level meter is set at 80 decibels (dB), it will capture and integrate into the computation of dose all noise in the employee's hearing zone that equals or exceeds 80 dB. ...

Jan. 1, 1999

Case Study: Industrial Site Noise Monitoring

Environnement S.A., based outside Paris, France, is a cutting edge company in the environmental quality industry. Environnement S.A.s innovations over the years have supplied private and public organisations alike with the tools and know-how to detect, measure and ultimately limit the impact of industry on the natural world. In the summer of 2003, Environnement S.A. approached Brüel & Kjær for ...

Feb. 13, 2006

By Brüel & Kjær Sound & Vibration Measurement A/S

Where to use Outdoor Noise Monitoring Equipment?

Noise monitoring equipment is required for environmental noise applications that need to be monitored over a period of time and where a hand-held sound level meter taking on the spot noise measurements would not be suitable. Noise Monitoring Equipment from Cirrus Environmental The Invictus range can ...

Jun. 2, 2015

By Cirrus Environmental

Wakefield Council opt for Trojan Noise Nusiance Monitor

When it comes to keeping the peace, noise nuisance is an issue where a simple dispute can often escalate quickly and without warning. If left unresolved, prolonged noise nuisance can blight the lives of those living with it, affecting their health and mental wellbeing, so much so that people consider moving house as a result. Fortunately Local Authorities and ...

Mar. 17, 2014

By Cirrus Research plc

Invictus noise monitor on the right track- Case Study

An international acoustic consultancy was engaged by contractor Balfour Beatty on behalf of the end client Network Rail in this landmark project that is revolutionising transport across London. The Project: The new rail link will help cut journey times to the heart of the capital by two thirds in some cases, passing through 37 stations and running 118km from ...

Nov. 12, 2014

By Cirrus Environmental

Planning a Successful Construction Noise Monitoring Solution

Large scale construction projects, especially those located in built up areas, are the most difficult to manage in terms of noise levels emitted from site operations. The nature of the environments in which these projects are located often makes construction noise monitoring difficult. Cirrus Environmental was tasked with producing a successful solution. ...

Apr. 19, 2016

By Cirrus Environmental

Reduction of Train Noise Monitored by New Measurement Station

With increasing passenger and freight traffic, the strengthening of the rail traffic is an important and actual issue. For sustainable mobility, the reduction of noise pollution caused by trains is essential. All involved parties agree on one claim: Increase railway traffic, decrease railway noise! Additional to two already existing stations measuring road traffic noises, ...

Jul. 6, 2016

By G. Lufft Mess- und Regeltechnik GmbH

Short-term noise monitoring with DELTA - Case Study

Acoustical expert, DELTA expanded its noise measurement capabilities by subscribing to Bruel & Kjaer's Noise Sentinel On Demand service. DELTA - one of the leading acoustical consultant companies in Denmark - accepted a project to measure airport noise. Making actual noise measurements and calculating how changes in air traffic affect the propagation of noise can be time consuming ...

Dec. 8, 2015

By Brüel & Kjær Sound & Vibration Measurement A/S

ACOEM: DUO introduces the “Smart Noise Monitor”

A new generation of Environmental noise measuring instruments, devoted to: Classical hand-held sound level meter measurements, using the built-in keyboard and screen or a wireless remote control (Wi-Fi, 3G), Short, medium or long-term stand-alone measurements, the operator having full remote control of the instrument. The “Smart Noise Monitor” DUO is ...

May 10, 2010

By ACOEM

Locking up noise in Lancaster Castle – Invictus Noise Monitor & Noise-Hub2 Case Study

It’s pretty unusual for any noise consultant to be asked to monitor noise levels at a dance music event held within a medieval castle but it’s even more unusual when the revellers are all housed in a converted prison wing inside those ancient walls. That was exactly the challenge that faced noise consultant Chris Selkirk of ‘Sustainable Festivals’, when he was ...

Feb. 18, 2015

By Cirrus Environmental

Optimus green – environmental noise measurement case study

With the experience of over 35 years in land development, The Banks Group continues to develop land throughout England and Scotland for a variety of uses including surface coalmines, onshore wind farms, commercial and residential property schemes and sustainable wastemanagement facilities.With the aim of being one of the UK’smost successful land developers, it comes as no surprise that the ...

Jan. 25, 2013

By Cirrus Environmental

Environmental Noise Management System - Release 2 with Streaming

Brüel & Kjær’s environmental noise management system, incorporating state-of-the-art technology, was released in late 2005. It resulted in a number of orders that enabled major revisions and improvements to be implemented. We are now proud to release the fruits of this cooperation with key customers – Release 2 of our Environmental Noise Management System – a powerful and attractive solution for ...

Jul. 22, 2008

By Brüel & Kjær Sound & Vibration Measurement A/S

New Environmental Noise Measurement Workshop from Cirrus

We’re pleased to announce the launch of a new 1-day Environmental Noise Measurement Workshop, aimed at any professional requiring either an introduction to or a refreshment of the principles of environmental noise measurement. This one-day event that has been designed to give attendees an overview of Environmental Noise Measurement. This will cover the basics of sound, the ...

Aug. 15, 2017

By Cirrus Research plc

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