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Acoustic Modelling & Noise Modelling

Allegro Acoustics builds predictive acoustic models that show how sound will behave before a decision is committed to. Environmental noise modelling, noise mapping and acoustic simulation let a design team test compliance, compare mitigation options and avoid the cost of discovering a noise problem after construction.

Three dimensional acoustic noise model on screen

Modelling is where we differ most from a measurement led consultancy. A calibrated model lets us identify which source is actually driving an exceedance, rather than treating every item of plant as equally responsible. That usually means less mitigation, better targeted, at lower cost.

We build three dimensional environmental noise models in SoundPLAN, incorporating measured sound power data for individual plant, site topography, barriers and building geometry. The output is a noise map showing predicted levels at each sensitive receptor, tested against the relevant limit.

The same approach supports planning submissions, where a model demonstrates that a proposed development can operate within its noise conditions, and operational problem solving, where it shows exactly what a proposed barrier or enclosure will achieve before anyone commits to buying it.

Modelling services

  • Environmental noise modelling and noise mapping
  • Three dimensional acoustic modelling in SoundPLAN
  • Sound power measurement to calibrate the model
  • Predictive assessment against EPA NG4 and planning limits
  • Mitigation option testing and comparison
  • Cumulative noise assessment for multiple sources
  • Noise contour mapping for planning submissions
  • Acoustic simulation of proposed design changes

Further reading: What is Acoustic Modelling?

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