Bruel & Kjaer launches updated noise mapping software

Aug. 27, 2011 - PRLog -- Leading sound and vibration expert, Brüel & Kjær has made environmental noise mapping much simpler with a more user friendly version of its Predictor-LimA 7810 software – Version 8.1.

This latest version has an improved data handling system, an intuitive Windows®-based graphical user interface - and integrated project organisation options for scenario management and archiving.

Predictor-LimA also has improved user support, including a closed website with a frequently asked questions (FAQ) section, downloads, license files and instruction videos.

It has several new functions, including the recently updated NMPB-2008 method (French road traffic noise method) for calculation of road traffic noise. In addition, the US TNM road noise method is also implemented, providing significantly faster calculations than the TNM software, with the same quality of results.

A wind turbine catalogue option, which meets ISO 9613 method, allows measured data and information from manufacturers to be stored and retrieved, enabling consultants and power generation companies’ to perform calculation of noise from wind farms.

This combined version integrates both the Predictor and LimA tools into one powerful software suite. It can accurately model real life, even in complex situations, such as testing road flyovers with noise barriers, allowing regular - and infrequent - users to work more efficiently.

Within the suite Predictor and LimA can be used as stand-alone applications or as one, integrated application with the LimA-link option in Predictor. As Predictor and LimA both use the same fast LimA calculation cores, there is no difference in calculation speed or capacity.

For more information visit: www.bksv.com/7810

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About Brüel & Kjær

Brüel & Kjær is a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of sound and vibration measurement systems. Brüel & Kjær helps its customers measure and manage the quality of sound and vibration in their products and in the environment. Focus areas are aerospace, space, defence, automotive, ground transportation, airport environment, urban environment, telecom, and audio.

Brüel & Kjær has an unparalleled portfolio of sound and vibration equipment, and is a renowned deliverer of innovative instrumentation, including sound level meters, microphones, accelerometers, conditioning amplifiers, calibrators, noise and vibration analysers and software. To see the full range of products and systems, please visit www.bksv.com

Brüel & Kjær also runs a variety of training courses, from basic introductions to noise and it’s effects to more specialised classes teaching customers how to get the most out of their equipment. Free, online training courses - conducted by our expert engineers - run throughout the year too. For all course registration details visit http://www.bksv.com/courses

Brüel & Kjær is a subsidiary of UK-based Spectris plc (www.spectris.com) which has annual sales of £902m and employs around 6,000 people worldwide across its four business segments. Brüel & Kjær has 1,050 employees worldwide, and is represented by sales offices in 55 countries.

For additional information please contact:
Heather Wilkins
Marketing Coordinator
Bruel & Kjaer
Telephone: 01763 255 780
Web: www.bksv.com
Email: heather.wilkins@bksv.com

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World-leading manufacturer and supplier: sound and vibration solutions for environmental noise measurements, building acoustics, vibration measurements and quality control for use in the automotive, aerospace, consumer industries, local authorities