Road and traffic noise generated by vehicles is the number one source of unwanted noise exposure that communities face on a daily basis, especially in urban environments. Excessive and repeated noise, emitted from car or truck brakes, tyres, acceleration, loud engines or modified exhaust pipes has, until now, been difficult to police as it involves identifying the origin at an exact time and place. But what if there was an easy automated system that would allow authorities to not only detect unwanted noise levels, but pinpoint the exact vehicle that was responsible and issue an infringement to the perpetrator? Our solution is the Acoem Noise Radar.
Enforcing noise ordinances through automated, defensible technology with video, frequency graphs, and confidence.
Hydra Sound Radar ViginoizThe “Hydra” sound radar detects the sound emissions of the loudest vehicle, even on a busy road with multiple loud vehicles. It draws a rectangle around the loudest vehicle, and pinpoints the precise location of the sound emission. If the sound emission exceeds the legal threshold, and if the sound emission can clearly be identified to a precise vehicle, then the ANPR cameras retrieve the vehicle’s license plate. An encrypted file is then sent to the relevant authorities, with the time and location of the infraction, the license plate, the video recording as well as the audio sequence of the scene.
Urban and Environmental Sound Monitoring Solution SoramaSorama helps public authorities and infrastructure operators monitor sound in a more actionable way. By showing where sound comes from and linking it to the surrounding context, we support better understanding of traffic noise, loud vehicle events, nightlife disturbance, apron activity, and other sound-related situations that affect livability, compliance, and public oversight. This makes it easier to move from complaints and snapshots toward ongoing observation and better-informed response.
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