Volume 14, Number 4, December, 2006 - Noise News International

SoundPLAN
Noise Mapping and Planning For Non-Acousticians
New software is available for those who may not
have in-depth knowledge of acoustics but want
accurate results of a noise calculation in the
smallest amount of time, with the maximum amount
of professionalism. SoundPLAN-essential was
conceived with this in mind.
SoundPLAN-essential is a compact version
of SoundPLAN, known for its power, fast data
processing and graphics. It is said SoundPLANessential
is so easy to use, even engineers without
special training for noise control will have no
trouble with it. And, as it includes SoundPLAN’s
noise contour map capabilities, presentations are
easy to create and easy to understand.
SoundPLAN-essential is a single document
application including all the basic information for
noise control planning. It calculates noise from
roads, railways or industry. Each is included in
the software, but the calculations are completed
for a single noise type at a time. Specific country
calculation guidelines and assessment methods
are installed automatically, so each user installs his
country specific setup.
SoundPLAN-essential calculates any amount of
data, so it can process any job. Data is imported
from GIS and CAD, or digitized on top of bitmaps. It
includes all the basic tools and editing functions.
Noise processes are described in result tables
and graphics. The emission level calculations and
results of the noise propagation are presented in
tabular form in predefined tables.
Grid noise maps are used for color contour maps
for day and night or the L den
time slots, depending
on the standard. The grid noise maps and noise
contour maps show the dB values using color bands
or the dB value itself.
Noise walls and berms are a popular means of
reducing noise. For these, the results tables and
graphics show the dB values without and with the
noise protection.
SoundPLAN-essential calculates single receivers,
noise limit and regular contour lines. A “single
receiver” calculation shows the noise levels,
assesses the correct time slots and applies the level
additions for the noise descriptor required in the
country for all receivers and floors. The level chart
shows the magnitude of the noise received. A single
receiver map shows the results from single receiver
calculations, and presents the noise limit contour
lines for the calculated time slots.
Whether modeling noise from roads or parking lots,
or evaluating noise protection walls, SoundPLANessential
allows standard cases to be processed
quickly, efficiently and inexpensively. For occasional
users and non-acousticians, SoundPLAN-essential
is the way to save time and money for noise
reduction planning.
For further information, contact NAVCON Engineering
Network, 701 W. Las Palmas Dr.
Fullerton, CA 92835 U.S.A. Phone +1 714 441 3488. E-
mail: webinfo@navcon.com.
Adchem Corporation
Adchem Corporation Provides a Broad Range of Foam
Bonding Adhesive Tapes for Sound Attenuation and
Vibration Damping
Adchem Corporation, a manufacturer of innovative,
pressure-sensitive adhesive tape systems, offers
a broad range of custom foam bonding adhesive
tapes for sound attenuation and vibration dampening
applications in the automotive, aerospace, marine,
appliance, medical electronics and heavy equipment
markets. Providing superior noise and vibration control,
Adchem’s foam bonding solutions include adhesion
to a wide variety of synthetic and natural materials.
Adchem provides acrylic and rubber adhesive systems
and acrylic/rubber hybrid products for OEMs and
leading foam and gasket fabricators nationwide.
Adchem provides more than 50 adhesive solutions
for customers’ foam bonding needs. For additional
information and samples, please contact Adchem
Corporation, 1852 Old Country Road, Riverhead, NY
11901 Phone: +1 631 727 6000 Fax: +1 631 727 6010 or
visit our website at www.adchem.com.
SoundPLAN
Adchem Corporation
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