Environmental Noise

RML Acoustics offers comprehensive noise assessment, noise mitigation, sound monitoring, and expert witness testimony services on a wide variety of environmental noise related projects. We use a proven process to help you achieve your project’s acoustical objectives, including:

  • working with the Client to establish or interpret the project’s acoustical goals and criteria;
  • identifying and quantifying existing or proposed noise source levels and documenting the level and character of the existing ambient sounds at affected receivers using advanced acoustical measurement techniques and precision grade instrumentation;
  • predicting estimated sound levels from noise sources during the planning/design process in accordance with ASTM and ISO Standards;
  • developing and modeling practical noise mitigation strategies using 3-D acoustical modeling software to meet the project’s acoustical requirements;
  • providing expert witness testimony at public hearings or at trial in defense of the scientific methods and principles used in the development of acoustical design solutions; and
  • conducting noise monitoring to verify continued compliance with project or municipal requirements.

Sample Environmental Noise project types include:

  • Central Utility/Energy Plants
  • Waste Water Treatment Plants
  • Deep aquifer well drilling sites
  • Industrial Plants
  • Concrete Batch Plants, Lime Rock Mining Plants, etc.
  • Outdoor Music Venues
  • Transportation Noise
  • Weapons Training Facilities
  • Racetracks and Racing Facilities
  • Loading Docks at Commercial Facilities

We work for Clients of all types, including developers, private building owners, Architects, Engineers, equipment suppliers, land planning authorities, neighborhood associations, and attorneys representing any of these groups.

Deep Aquifer Well Noise Impact StudyDeep Aquifer Well Noise Impact Study

Sound Contour Map of Outdoor Amplified Entertainment Venue

Sound Contour Map of Outdoor Amplified Entertainment Venue