SoundPLAN releases its noise mapping software in version 6.0
Version 6.0 of SoundPLANessential, the industry-leading noise mapping software developer, has been made available to the public worldwide.
SoundPLANessential is intended for routine noise reports for sporadic projects or smaller-scale developments. Users of the software can compute, record, and visualize the spread of noise from parking lots, railroads, roads, and industrial sources. The software is easy to use and offers trustworthy graphical and tabular results for a typical environmental noise calculation.
SoundPLANessential’s measurement data or library information is used to calculate noise emissions. The source’s sound power for traffic noise is determined by the volume and mix of the traffic. Measured sound power levels or components from the software’s emission library are utilized for industry noise.
The software uses this data to generate maps, which are highly visual representations of the origins and propagation of noise. To make the maps easier to understand, they are color-coded. This is particularly helpful when interacting with other project planners or non-building specialists. After that, planners can evaluate the best options and test scenarios to lessen noise and shield people from its negative effects.
Users can work on projects more effectively by using the software to transfer background maps from OpenStreetMap and Google Maps to use as a foundation for the terrain model.
New features in version 6.0 include:
- The user interface has been redesigned with clickable buttons that are easy to use and a project workflow that is even more intuitive.
- A better, simpler, and faster way to combine various noise types and quickly access the sum level or individual noise type results.
- Enhanced 3D visuals for better presentation clarity because the most recent version supports OpenGL, the industry standard for high-performance graphics.
Numerous features and enhancements to the previous version of SoundPLANessential are also included in the software. This includes modifying Building Acoustics-Outside to conform to the most recent version of EN ISO 12354-3:2017, which deals with estimating a building’s acoustic performance. This can be utilized to demonstrate a room’s acoustic qualities (the transmission loss) in relation to undesired outdoor noise.
The software provides a graphical overview when planning the stage setup and is compatible with d&b Audiotechnics ArrayCalc, which predicts the sound from electroacoustic systems at outdoor events.
The German and Austrian adaptations of CNOSSOS-EU (road, rail, and industrial noise) are added to the existing noise dispersion calculation methods.
Additionally, SoundPLAN provides its all-inclusive software solution, SoundPLANnoise, which can be used for small projects, nationwide noise mapping, workplace or room acoustics, and all aspects of indoor and outdoor noise emission control.
About SoundPLAN
The engineering firm SoundPLAN GmbH, located in Backnang, Germany, specializes in software development and noise control. Engineers, geographers, physicists, and computer science experts make up its multidisciplinary staff. The group creates state-of-the-art engineering solutions that are distributed to the worldwide market via its SoundPLAN software. For over 35 years, its SoundPLAN noise modeling program has remained the industry leader.
