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Acoustic Modelling & Mapping

The Power of Acoustic Modelling

Environmental noise modelling software is an invaluable asset for complex projects involving multiple noise sources, significant propagation variables, or when planning new builds and modifications. Modelling also allows the development of noise contour maps, providing a powerful visual representation of sound propagation.

To get the absolute most out of noise modelling, we combine advanced software prediction capabilities with our extensive real-world engineering noise control expertise. This allows us to not only predict the noise impact, but to also provide practical noise control solutions.

Acoustic Modelling Applications

Acoustic modelling can be applied across a wide range of industrial, commercial, and environmental scenarios.

Environmental Noise Impact Assessments: Predicting noise propagation from complex industrial facilities to nearby noise-sensitive receptors. This allows us to assess the impact of a full site or specific equipment. We are also able to rank noise sources which can be used to develop a targeted noise control programme.
Planning Applications: Modelling can be used as part of planning application submissions, ensuring new developments or site expansions satisfy local planning authorities and environmental permits.
Facility Layout & Workplace Acoustics: Applying simulation techniques to internal factory and building layouts to map workplace noise levels. This provides a visual representation of prominent noise sources, making it a vital tool for managing hearing damage risk, enforcing "Buy Quiet" purchasing specifications, and implementing a targeted noise control programme.
Speech Intelligibility and Alarm Audibility: Modelling can also be used to predict the intelligibility and audibility of speech and alarm systems.

Get in touch if you'd like to explore how our acoustic modelling capabilities can be applied to your project.

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