Optimus® Fired Up for Rocket Noise Testing Project [Case Study]

Airborne Engineering Limited (AEL) specialises in measurement, testing and research; particularly of advanced rocket propulsion systems. One of AEL’s principle services is carrying out static tests of rocket engines for other aerospace companies. Join us on this Rocket Engine Noise Suppression Programme.

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Cirrus Research Pioneers Noise Cancelling Seagulls

Cirrus Pioneers Noise Cancelling Seagulls

For anyone that lives in or enjoys visiting UK seaside towns, you will be aware of the noise nuisance generated by Seagulls. Over the last few months, engineers at Cirrus Research have developing a solution to combat the constant squawking, chirping and wailing that creates an unpleasant soundscape for many.

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North East Hotspots for Noise Nuisance Complaints [Infographic]

North East Hotspots for Noise Nuisance Complaints [Infographic]

Cirrus has always been keen to follow trends on noise nuisance. We are heavily involved in this sector, so in 2015 we launched a campaign in to dig down to local level and see what the situation was like at the grass roots. Following campaigns in Yorkshire and the North West, our latest research has now unveiled a noise nuisance map for the North East.

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Traffic Noise Mapping in Chile [Case Study]

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With a population of around 17 million and roughly one-third of that living in Chilean capital of Santiago, traffic noise mapping wouldn’t seem top of the urban research agenda. Not so, last year a report stated that new car sales were up a staggering 27.3% in the country as the economy continues to improve. Santiago is also one of General Motors’ manufacturing bases in South America. That’s why Prof. Jorge Arenas undertook a two-year noise mapping study using equipment from Cirrus Research. Read the full case study here.

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NoiseTools for Noise Nuisance Users

At Cirrus, we’ve always looking for ways to enhance our products to better help our customers meet their noise measurement needs. The NoiseTools software that you are using with your Cirrus Noise Nuisance equipment is always being updated and enhanced with new functions and features all the time. At regular intervals, we will release a new version which contains these Read More…

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NoiseTools 1.7.1 is Now Available for Download

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The latest version of the Cirrus NoiseTools software is now available for download. This new version of NoiseTools incorporates a number of updates and enhancements over the previous version v.1.6.4, including support the new doseBadge5 Noise Dosimeter and a new format for audio storage, as well as a number of updates and enhancements.

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NoiseNews Round-Up: Legoland, Silent Discos, Warring Councils & Dementia

NoiseNews Round-Up: Legoland, Silent Discos, Warring Councils & Dementia

Yes, it’s me – The Noise Doctor. I’m back with the NoiseNews Round-Up. I’ll be bringing you some of the latest and quirkiest noise-related news stories from around the world. In this edition, I’m looking at plans for a new Legoland, drum & bass music being replaced by a silent disco, councils warring over noise and how noise pollution is a possible factor in the onset of dementia. Let’s get started.

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Cirrus Research is now a UVDB Registered Supplier – The Utilities Vendor Database

Cirrus Research is a UVDB Registered Vendor

Cirrus Research is now a registered supplier under the Utilities Vendor Database or UVDB. As a long-term supplier to the UK utilities industry, as well as to major infrastructure and engineering contractors, Cirrus provides a wide range of noise and vibration measurement instruments and systems that help our customers meet the demands of environmental and occupational noise regulations.

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