Noise Mapping and Modeling With SoundPlan

Sounplan Consultancy Services Through Noise Mapping Software

Saudi Arabia is a hub for new mega projects, which require multiple different services to reach completion. One such service is sound mapping, or sound planning, using professional software such as SoundPlan or CADNA. These professional software programs help create accurate, regulation-compliant, real-world scenarios by simulating noise to analyze it.

DSP Consultants are masters in pre and post construction noise mapping and modeling, where our acoustic engineers use professional data from traffic noise, machinery sound levels, building layouts, any sources of noise through entertainment units, and landform details to understand how noise is likely to travel in a project area.

Understand the process of noise mapping/modeling from expert acoustic consultants.

How the Noise Model Is Built?

The model draws on key project data, including:

Confirmed boundaries and design layouts.
Existing and proposed buildings and land uses.
Sensitive areas like homes, hospitals, and schools, roads, rail lines, and other transport routes.
Entertainment noise factors such as any nearby outdoor club.
Locations where noise is most likely to be noticed.

Receiver points are placed at practical positions often along site edges or building facades to show how people nearby might experience the sound once the project operates.

Real World Conditions

Noise doesn’t behave the same way everywhere. That’s why the model accounts for factors such as:

Sound level spectrum over a range of frequency bands.
Soft soil versus hard pavement.
Terrain changes like slopes or raised ground.
Building height, spacing, and shielding effects.
Walls, barriers, and other screens.
Typical local weather conditions set out by regulation.

Considering these elements ensures the predictions are grounded in reality—not overly optimistic or conservative.

Creating the Model Through Sound Plan Software

A professional noise modelling tool to be used. It’s trusted by authorities and professionals alike for its accuracy and versatility, and it follows both local and international standards where needed.

We build a digital version of the site and its surroundings, add terrain and structures, define noise sources such as vehicles or equipment/ entertainment facility, assign sound power levels based on measured or reference data, and then run day and night scenarios for comparison.

What the Results Show

The model produces:

Noise levels predicted at key points.
Contour maps showing how sound spreads.
Day‑versus‑night comparisons.
Side‑by‑side results with and without mitigation.

These outcomes make it clear where potential problems exist and how they can be managed early on. Below is a sample image for reference.

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