ITEM 6.5 A 70th St noise studyRequest for
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MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT;
REOUESTOR:
MEETING DATE:
Engineering
City Engineer Wagner
May 13, 2013
PRESENTER(s):
REVIEWED BY:
ITEM #:
City Engineer Wagner
City Administrator Johnson
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RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize completion of a Noise Study by SBP Associates for 70" St,
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT?
IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
Yes,
No.
BACKGROUNDIJUSTIFICATION:
During MNDOT's review of the Project Memorandum they determined a noise study is required at the
west end of the project near McAllister Ave. A noise study is required if a street is constructed where no
street existed and there is a house within close enough distance, If noise levels are at such a level some
remedial work may be required,
Hakanson Anderson has requested quotes from two firms to perform the Noise Study needed to meet
the FHWA and MNOOT standards,
SBP Associates out of St, Louis Park quoted a price of $2,250,
AEC Consultants out of Minneapolis quoted a price of $9,000,
SBP Associates has provided the City of Otsego with a noise study when Quaday Avenue was completed
near The Pointe and it was approved by MNDOT and FHWA so as they are lower we recommend
approval of the contract to provide the Noise Study. The work is expected to be completed in 3 to 4
weeks.
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SBP Associated Bid Proposal
AEC Consultants Bid Proposal
Proposal request
POSSIBLE MOTION
Please word motion as you would like it to appeal in the minutes.
Authorize entering into a contract with SBP Associates to complete a Noise Study for 701h Street in the
amount of $2,250,
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED: x YES
Federal Aid and MSA
o NO
ACTION TAKEN
o APPROVED A5 REQUESTED c DENIED o TABLED o OTHER (tisk changes)
COMMENTS:
SBP AssocIATES, INci
PO Box
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May 8, 7013
Mr, Roger Wagner, Otsego City Engineer
Hakanson Anderson
3601 Thurston Avenue
Anoka, MN 55303
Dear Mr. Wagner;
Re: Proposal for 70th street Noise Study
Thank you for contacting SBP Associates, Inc,(SBP) for assistance with a noise impact and
mitigation study for the proposed 701h Street project in Otsego, Minnesota, This letter presents
our proposaIto conduct the required study.
A, Project Understanding
MnDOT has determined that there is one receptor location at 7009 McAllister Avenue that
needs to be evaluated for noise impacts from the proposed project consistent with FHWA and
MnDOT policies, The policies require determination of existing, and design year build and no -
build noise levels at the receptor location. If noise thresholds are exceeded, a noise barrier cost -
reasonableness study must be conducted.
B, Proposed Tasks
Existing Noise Levels — Noise Monitoring
In order to define existing noise levels, SBP proposes to conduct noise monitoring on or near the
receptor property, SBP expects to monitor for two periods of at least 30 minutes each on a
weekday morning or afternoon. Monitoring will be conducted consistent with FHWA, MnDOT,
and MPCA requirements,
Design Year Noise Levels -- Noise Modeling
SBP will use the MINNOISE transportation noise model to determine design -year noise impacts
at the receptor location. Modeling will be conducted consistent with FHWA and MnDOT
requirements
Noise Mitigation Cost -Reasonableness Stud
Should the noise analysis show a noise impact at the receptor location, SBP will conduct a noise barrier
cost reasonableness analysis consistent with MnDOT and FHWA requirements.
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SRP will prepare a report that includes the results of the noise monitoring, modeling, and noise barrier
cost -reasonableness analysis, The report format and content will be consistent with FHWA and MnDOT
requirements.
C, Proposed Costs
SRP proposes to conduct the above tasks on a fixed price of $2,250. If no noise mitigation cost
reasonableness analysis is required, the tasks will be conducted for a fixed price of $1,750, Additional
tasks will be conducted at a labor rate of $120 per hour,
The proposed costs assume any necessary traffic and mapping information will be provided by the City
of Otsego
Thank you for contacting SBP for assistance with this project. Please feel free to contact me a 952-920-
1500 with any questions regarding this proposal,
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Basle Concept;
CASA is used to make an electronic model of the acoustic environment
of a geographical area, for the prediction and control of outdoor noise.
CASA software improves upon traditional calculation techniques, by
allowing easy change and re -calculation of the mathematical model,
giving the client the chance to compare a number of different scenarios.
Noise level prediction is a widely used tool for predicting the noise impact
of changes in the noise environment, such as land development,
changes to machinery or building use. This technique is also used to
plan or design environments, where noise management is necessary, In
complex environments, it can be difficult with traditional techniques to
see exactly how much each noise source contributes to the overall noise
picture. CASA can do this by ranking the individual noise sources to
clearly show the importance of each source, The effect of noise
reduction can also be studied by introducing a reduction to the emission
of a source (or groups of sources). CASA makes available immediate
"what if' results, for example, "what if all exhaust ventilators are reduced
by 6 0" Moreover, color -coded sound pressure contours (see front)
visualize the situation in an easy to understand way. Quite often with
traditional measurements, it is not possible to accurately measure the
noise emission from a single factory or road due to the existence of other
noise sources which cannot be shut off, for example a neighboring
factory. In such cases, sound power levels can be measured and the
results assigned to a factory group created in the CASA model. CASA
then takes account of the contribution from the various noise sources,
and is able to "switch off' specific sources allowing easy identification
and isolation of a noise source, and indications of potential noise
problems.
The result of calculations can be shown as a suite of result tables (see
Figure 3) and/or as graphical presentations (see front). CASA can
quickly verify that the model represents reality and identify noise
problems, by comparing predicted values to legal limits.
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Powerful and Intuitive Environmental Noise Calculation and Mapping
The Predictor— LimA software suite is an extremely
efficient software package for environmental noise
projects, The suite bundles the intuitive Predictor
software and flexible LIM software in one powerful,
integrated state-of-the-art package that provides the best
solution for whichever project you have. Predictor and
VmA use the state-of-the-art LOA calculation cores with
huge capacity and high calculation speed so that you get
results quickly while reducing your investment in
computing power.
Predictor has a fast learning curve, enabling you to work
efficiently, even for infrequent use. Modelling is easy with
its intuitive and unique multi -model view and unlimited
undolredo functionality. Being powerful and intuitive with
macros for automated model changes, you can model
real life quickly, easily and accurately, even in
complex situations.
LimA is highly configurable. Its openness eases integration
with external data sets, calculation components and other
systems. It includes powerful macro functionality with
automated data manipulation and advanced geometric
handling for modelling without the need to use other
software such as Geographical Information
Systems (GIS).
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Depending on the task, you can use the tool that suits you and the task best for efficient, powerful environmental noise calculation and
analysis. Together, the suite allows you to do most of your projects quickly and easily, with the intuitive functionality of Predictor and
the flexibility of LimA, In addition, the LOA system provides you with the tools to do in-depth specialist work and fully integrate
environmental noise calculations in other systems,
Uses, Features and Benefits
Uses
Environmental noise mapping, management, action planning
and impact assessment
Fulfillment of European Commission directives such as
Environmental Noise OireOve (20021491EC) in accordance
wilh Guidelines on Revised Interim Computation Methods
(20001013IEC)
Fulfillment of the IPPC Directive (2008111EC) and similar
Educational purposes
Integration in other (GISlmanagemeni) systems
Features and Benefits
o Fast learning curve, even for infrequent use
F Accurate and intuitive modelling, also for complex situations
Fast calculations, among the fastest on the market
Time saving integrated bookkeeping for model data and
resuits
Powerful result analysis and what if scenarios
Integration in environmental management, traffic management
and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) as noise -
calculation core
Automated Reverse Engineering and Instant Noise Maps
using measurements
Make use of automated work flows (including calculation,
plots, etc.)
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The Software Suite
The powerful Predictor— LimA software suite bundles the intuitive Predictor software and the flexible LimA
software in one state-of-the-art software package. In the suite, Predictor and LimA can be used as stand-
alone applications, or as one integrated application by using the LimA-Link option in Predictor, Because
Predictor and LimA both use the same fast LIM calculation cores, there is no difference in calculation
speed or calculation capacity,
The suite offers three basic implementations'.
1. Predictor: For most projects. With the intuitive and powerful Predictor user interface, projects that require
the calculation standards supported by Predictor, can be handled quickly and easily,
2, LimA stand alone: For calculation standards not supported by Predictor, Next to the calculation
standards supported by Predictor, LimA also supports German and Fast European standards,
3. LImA integrated in other (GIS) systems; For implementing environmental noise calculation and
analysis functionality in other systems.
Fast and Accurate Calculations
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Fast Calculations — Among the Fastest on the Market
Predictor and LimA use LimNs state-of•the•art calculation cores, which have been independently proven to
be the fastest calculation cores available for Calculation of Road and Traffic Noise (CRTN) calculations. The
LimA calculation cores have a huge capacity and high calculation speed so that you get results quickly while
reducing your investment in computing power.
Accurate Calculations -- Unique 3G Geometry Analysis
The 'method of projection' used by Predictor and LimA is widely seen as the most accurate approach to
source segmentation in environmental acoustics. 5tapelfeldt introduced it to the market with UmA in 1989,
and since then it has been included in all major commercial calculation software. Unlike other software,
however, Predictor and LimA also apply this method for reflection analysis, so that this is also analysed in
31). Another unique feature is the geometry analysis for lateral diffraction -- this allows you to find the
shortest sound path in complex 3D situations,
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Fast Learning Curve, Even for Infrequent Use
Predictor has the most intuitive interface available. More than any other noise calculation software, Predictor
has been designed according to the Windows software design guide, helping you to be familiar with it from
the very start, Predictor's intuitive interface and well organised project structure is designed to guide and
support you, so you can spend your time more efficiently and focus on the project and not on the software.
All scenarios and action plans are maintained within one Predictor project. This enables you to focus on your
work and not spend valuable time searching for the correct files on the network,
Accurate and Straightforward Modelling, also for Complex Situations
Predictor's intuitive functionality, including powerful (GIS) import and 2D/3D edit options, will enable you to
handle all kind of projects in an efficient manner, Complex situations with undulating terrain, flyovers,
bridges and indoor/outdoor calculations, or large projects with hundreds of thousands of objects, can be set
up just as easily and straightforwardly as a simple noise map for an industry or a stretch of road, Predictor
also supports the use of macros for efficient automation of geometrical processing.
Timesaving Integrated Bookkeeping for Model Data and Results
Any noise calculation project comprises both input data and results, requiring a consistency between the two
at all times, so that the results you report are what you modelled. To ensure this consistency, Predictor
monitors the results at all times and new input data are validated immediately at entry time. This is unlike any
other noise calculation software.
Results that are invalid due to modifications in the input data are automatically set to be recalculated. This
unique and automated validation feature not only reduces recalculation time but, more importantly, ensures
that results are always up-to-date and consistent with the input data, Reported results are, therefore, always
reproducible, saving valuable time and leading to higher quality.
Powerful Result Analysis and What -if Scenarios
By using intuitive tables, Predictor ranks the individual noise sources (or groups of noise sources) on
demand, clearly showing the importance of each source (or group of sources). This functionality enables
rapid troubleshooting and notifications on noise reduction activities. The effects of noise reduction can also
be studied by introducing a reduction to the emission of a source (or groups),
Predictor immediately makes available "what -it" results, for example, 'What if the speed of traffic is
increased from 10 kmlh to 100 kmfh?" Or, "What happens if all exhaust ventilators are reduced by 6 67"
What -if analysis is provided without you having to start a new calculation. In addition, colour-coded, sound
pressure contours visualise the situation in an easy to understand way and with the multi -model view,
scenarios can easily be compared,
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bridges and indoor/outdoor calculations, or large projects with hundreds of thousands of objects, can be set
up just as easily and straightforwardly as a simple noise map for an industry or a stretch of road, Predictor
also supports the use of macros for efficient automation of geometrical processing.
Timesaving Integrated Bookkeeping for Model Data and Results
Any noise calculation project comprises both input data and results, requiring a consistency between the two
at all times, so that the results you report are what you modelled. To ensure this consistency, Predictor
monitors the results at all times and new input data are validated immediately at entry time. This is unlike any
other noise calculation software.
Results that are invalid due to modifications in the input data are automatically set to be recalculated. This
unique and automated validation feature not only reduces recalculation time but, more importantly, ensures
that results are always up-to-date and consistent with the input data, Reported results are, therefore, always
reproducible, saving valuable time and leading to higher quality.
Powerful Result Analysis and What -if Scenarios
By using intuitive tables, Predictor ranks the individual noise sources (or groups of noise sources) on
demand, clearly showing the importance of each source (or group of sources). This functionality enables
rapid troubleshooting and notifications on noise reduction activities. The effects of noise reduction can also
be studied by introducing a reduction to the emission of a source (or groups),
Predictor immediately makes available "what -it" results, for example, 'What if the speed of traffic is
increased from 10 kmlh to 100 kmfh?" Or, "What happens if all exhaust ventilators are reduced by 6 67"
What -if analysis is provided without you having to start a new calculation. In addition, colour-coded, sound
pressure contours visualise the situation in an easy to understand way and with the multi -model view,
scenarios can easily be compared,
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Software Concept
LimNs software design has been built upon an open structure that provides a high level of customisation.
Different tasks are handled by different modules and can, therefore, be delegated to other processors or
machines. Also, the geometry manipulation tools, which are provided in the graphical user interface, can be
used for parallel background processing for large projects with millions of objects that need to be handled,
While a single model file may be limited in its size, depending on the operating system, it is no problem for
LimA to deal with model data stored in thousands of files, LimA modules run under Windows desktop and
server systems, either 32- or 64-bit,
Flexibility
With the LimA concept, many different regulations for environmental acoustic analysis are supported, In
addition, it offers the chance to use the user -defined model data for other purposes, for example, solar
radiation or air pollution analysis.
Efficiency in setting up large data models is ensured by a range of externt al data formats, which are
supported in both importing and exporting, among them CItyGML, the INSPIRE conforming standard of the
Open Geospalial Consortium, Inc. (00), A comprehensive set of data manipulation tools help to refine
raw data that cannot be directly used for acoustic analysis, To customise data, you can introduce your own
object types, define new attributes and configure online help and input selection. Even introducing a
customised DLL for manipulating attribute content based on user input is possible.
Extensibility
LimNs software architecture and its extremely fast calculation speed make it the preferred software for
integration with other tools. LimA modules can run behind external software with interface tools to other
solutions. Tools and funclionalily include:
LimAl": Plug-in tool for ArcGIS6
On -demand noise mapping Day, Evening, Night (oDEN): Server based user interface for noise calculation
via the Internet
GKZ Organizer: Provides automated processing of noise maps, starting with collecting model data from
Web Service, then calculates noise and exposure, prepares results graphics and finally reports
MapWindow GIS: An Open Source GIS tool, It can be used to set up LimA models, display results and
organise calculation requests
Linux support: Nearly all LimA modules are available for Linux -based operating systems
Macro Ability
LImANs user interface supports menu driven interaction as well as command line input. Individual commands
can be combined to powerful "one line" sequences or wrillen to macro files, thus allowing use in any project.
Commands support a range of functionalities;
Geometry manipulation
Attribute manipulation
{ Handling of variables
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Search loops, IF and WHILE constructions, calling of other macros
Where more complex data manipulation is needed, it is good practice to design the intended workflow first
by writing a macro and applying it to the model data. This ensures a clear and documented overview over
the whole process, avoids tedious work, and, if needed, the job can be redone by a simple button click, For
large amounts of data, this approach is far more efficient than conventional Windows techniques.
Workflows
Macros may call up processes by other LimA or third party software, wail for results and then continue their
job. Thus, workflows can organise the whole noise mapping task including uploading data via the Web
Feature Service; pre-processing model data; calculating grid, fagade and QA values; converting results into
graphics and statistics; and uploading results.
Other workflows may, for instance: compare two alternative fagade calculations; find the worst noise level for
each building; mark this position in a graphic and label the noise level and its change; create a tabular list;
and plot and export the results to a shape file.
Infrastructure for 5pata`aI Information in tho European community {MPIRE)
LhA User Interface and Integration Examples
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compound
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Configurations and Options
Configurations
The Predictor— LimA software suite is available in several configurations to match various applications and
budgets. All configurations include the intuitive Predictor interface, SourceDB with the Imagine Sound Power
database, and Georeference for quickly creating georeference models from aerial photos, All configurations
also include dual core support and a model license, allowing modelling with the Predictor system on several
linked PCs.
See Table 1 for an overview of the following configurations;
Predictor -- LimA Plus Type 7810•A, Predictor -. LimA Plus enables you to calculate the majority of
models used for environmental impact assessments. LimA-Link is also included for advanced geometrical
processing of Predictor models in LimA, Acoustic Determinator is included to ease creation of sources
with real life noise data, Predictor —Lima Plus is the ideal mulli-purpose tool for environmental noise
mapping and impact assessment and can be used to fulfil the IPPC Directive (2008111EC)
Predictor — LimA Advanced Type 7810.13: Predictor — LimA Advanced enables you to calculate noise
contours for large models for all methods, The software includes both Acoustic Determinator and
Predictor Analyst, LImA-Link is also included for advanced geometrical processing of Predictor models in
UmA, Predictor --LlmA Advanced is the ideal mulli-purpose tool for environmental noise mapping,
management and impact assessment, It can be used for fulfilment of European Commission directives
such as Environmental Noise Directive (20021491EC), in accordance with Guidelines on Revised Interim
Computation Methods (20031013113 EC) and the European Commission's Assessment of Exposure to
Noise Working Groups Good Practice Guide, as well as fulfilment of the IPPC Directive (2008111EC),
Predictor — LIM ISOIBS 52281ENM-link Type 7810-C, Predictor — LimA ISOIBS 52281ENM enables
you to calculate standard -sized models, Three calculation methods based on ISO 9013: ISO industry
(octaves), ISO industry (113 -octaves) and ISO road (octaves) as well as the British BS 5228 standard and
a link to the ENM software from RTA -technology are supported. In the ISO road method, the Dutch
SRM 2 source model for road traffic is included. Predictor — LimA ISO/BS 52281ENM is the ideal tool for
consultants who are doing assessment and impact studies for industrial noise, and it can be used to fulfil
the IPPC Directive (2008111EC)
Predictor —LimA XPS Type 7810-1); Predictor LimA XPS enables you to calculate standard -sized
models according to the French XPSINMPB (road and rail) EU -interim method for road traffic noise. It is
the ideal tool for consultants who are mainly doing assessment and impact studies for road traffic noise,
Predictor — LimA Harmonoise Type 7810-E; Predictor.. LimA Harmonoise enables you to calculate
noise contours for standard -sized models, according to the Harmonoise Engineering method. It is the
ideal tool for authorities, consultants, universities and other educational institutions, who want to use this
stale -of -the -art method. It was used by the members of Work Package 3 of the European Harmonoise
project for validation of the method
Predictor — LImA DAL 32 Type 781 0-F: Predictor -- LimA DAL 32 enables you to calculate standard -
sized models, according to the Nordic DAL 32 method. It is the ideal tool for consultants who are doing
assessment and impact studies for industrial noise in Nordic countries and can be used to fulfil the IPPC
Directive (2008111EC)
Predictor— UmA Standard Type 7810-G; Predictor— LimA Standard enables you to calculate standard -
sized models for all methods. LimA-Link is included for advanced geometrical processing of Predictor models
in LImA. It is ideal for consultants who want a general purpose tool for assessment and impact studies for
industrial noise and for road traffic noise and can be used to fulfil the IPPC Directive (2008/1 IEC)
Fig, 11
Example of
Georeference window
showing Google
Farlb " bitmap and
local and global
coordinates for a
certain location in
Denmark
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window showing a
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Ceoreference (Included with all Configurations);
Georeference is used to calibrate bitmaps for use on
local coordinate systems. Afterthe bitmap is calibrated,
it can be used directly in Predictor as a background
map. This enables quick creation of impressive models
that geometrically fit in with other models and data,
....SourceDB (Included with all Configurations),
SourceDB is a convenient software for maintaining
databases with 1/3 -octave sound power levels for
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industrial sources. Sources can be points, lines or
areas, Additional information like drive type and
industry type can added as well as measurement
conditions and pictures, Formulas can be stored in the
database to calculate the sound power level using a
powerful script programming language. With the Copy
to Predictor option, sound powers can be used directly
in a Predictor model.
Thesoftware also includesthe Imagine database. The
1 Imagine database is developed far the European
"Improved MethodsfortheAssessmentofiheGeneric
Impact of Noise in the Environrnont'I (IMAGINE)
project and includes industrial noise sources and supplies data for applications in situations where
measurement results cannot be used, The sources range from very specific individual noise sources (for
example, a fork lift truck) to sound power levels for types of industry as a whole, For each source, formulas can
be found that can be used to predict sound power levels based on power consumption, rpm, etc.
Fig, 13 Acoustic Determinator (Included with
Example ofAcoustic ''1° J r- 04, MVA • Predictor — LimA Software Types 7810•AI13).
Deternrinatorwindow Acoustic Determinator is used to determine the
showing the project =�Y `"',"" .�'
�•+� ���/ sound power levels of industrial noise sources by
tree structure and the
`� �� �• measuring the sound pressure level according to
internal acoustic
ISO 3744, ISO 3748 and ISO 8297, as well as eight
spreadsheet for dB'+ r _ } • }� r +
"" ""' Dutch calculation methods (see Fig. 13). The sound
averaging, cumulaling,I...,�I..,
...,, .,r•Itl
and spectra weighting ...^�,"1 I' : power levels calculated in Acoustic Determinator
„ can be exported to SourceDB or used directly as
MI 1 • ~
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Fig, 14
Example Predictor
Analyst windows
showing noise
contours from different
sources and their
accumulation exported
to, and shown on, a
Web site
' ' Predictor Analyst(IncludedwithPredictor —LimA
'
Software Type 7810.0: This module has advanced
GIS -like functionality for organising, accumulation,
viewing, analysing and publishing (on the Internet) of
noise maps (see example in Fig.14), The Analyst
module enables you to obtain data that is required
•..
according to the EU Environmental Noise Directive,
without the need to use an expensive GIS system,
Both cumulated and difference maps can be created,
All maps can be combined with demographic GIS data
files to determine the noise exposure (of people/
r
dwellings). Results from different calculation software
can be combined together,
Predictor Analyst is also available as a separate
product, Type 7813,
Optional Software Packages
LN Aircraft Module BZ -5441; Enables calculation of aircraft noise in accordance with ECAC Doc, 29
and the German AzB method, and allows simulation of a moving point source
Calculation Client BZ -5552; Enables Predictor—LImA Advanced Type 7810-B calculation licenses
with 2 -core support on two additional workstations within the same network environment as the main
Predictor — LimA package, for increased calculation speed of large and very large models
4 -core Support for Predictor — LimA Plus BZ.5703. Enables four cores for calculation on a single PC
running Predictor-- LimA Plus Type 7810-A for increased calculation speed
4 -core Support Predictor-- LimA Advanced SZ -5704: Enables four cores for calculation on a single
PC running Predictor—LimA Advanced Type 7810-B or Calculation Client BZ -5552 for increased
calculation speed of large models
t B -core Support BZ -5890; Enables eight cores for calculation on a single PC running Predictor -- LimA
Advanced Type 7810-B or Calculation Client BZ -5552, for increased calculation speed of large models
F LimA Graphical User Interface BZ -5700: Enables use of LimA on a second computer for the creation
and viewing of models and results created using the main Predictor — LimA software suite
Customised Versions and Add-ons
Upon request, customised versions and add-ons can be developed for all software within the Predictor — LimA
software suite,
Examples of customer -specific add-ons for LimA;
Single file convertors for; ArcGIS, ArcViewo, Arclnfoo, Atlas GIS11, GeoMedia8, Mapinfoo, MOSSIMX,
SICAD' SD, SICAD SQD, SoundPLAW (ASCII), VISUO, ESZI and GRANIS
LimA5°'; Solar radiation and shadowing analysis
AUSTAL, IMMISW, IMMISU: Air quality and meteorological modelling modules
Support of Web Feature Services (WFS-T) and Web Coverage Services (WCS), in order to exchange
data with external servers via the Internet
Automated macros for advanced geometrical handling
For more information concerning cuslomised versions and specific add-on's, contact your local Nel & Kjmr
representative,
Support and Services
A valid Prediclor — LimA Software Support and Maintenance Agreement gives you the rights to all
Predictor — LimA Software patches and upgrades within the subscription period, ensuring that you have the
latest and best supported tools. It is also your security for getting quick and professional help when you need
it, saving time and money. If you ever experience a software problem with Predictor — LimA, the agreement
entitles you to support from local and, where required, global Predictor-- LimA experts. Bruel & Kjaer
guarantees response to your Predictor— LimA problem within two working days after we have received
your request.
The first year's subscription to Bfuel & Kjwr's Predictor — LimA Software Support and Maintenance
Agreement is included in all packages.
To optimise your use of Predictor -- LimA, we recommend That you ensure that this agreement is valid at all
times, The agreement can be automatically renewed to ensure that you are always covered while saving you
money, as renewals cost less than single year agreements.
In addition, Hel & Kjaer offers both product (Predictor — LimA) and application (calculation and mapping)
training courses to holders of valid agreements at advantageous rates. Courses are held at; the
Bruel & Kjeer University (located at the corporate headquarters); national training facilities; on-site at a
customer location; and distance learning via webinars,
Predictor -- LimA training courses enable you to get the most out of your software. Application training
courses are not product -specific and give you an insight into calculation software and applications in
general, thus improving your use and understanding of them, See www,bksv,com for more information about
training courses.
Specifications - Predictor Software
PROJECT
File; Open, close, zip, inslalldemonstration project,lisl recent used projecls
Model Manager: Areas, versions, models
Import: Items from SHPIMIFIDXFfTXT1GMF; measurements from Sound
Level Meter Types 226012250; models from Predictor projects
Export: Items to SHP1MIF1fXT1GMF0L (Google Farth); results to
SHPIDXFI7XTIKML; model to Predictor project
MODEL.
Model Information: Method, make final option, model boundaries
Sources: Wind turbine, point source, line source, area source, emitting
(made, emitting roof, moving point source, road, railway
Objects; Barrier (including cantilever option), bridge, building, foliage
region, ground region, housing region, induslrial site
Ground Model: Height line, height point
Calculation Points: Receiver, horizontal grid, vertical grid, contour point
Miscellaneous: DIV point, DIV line, DIV area, address point, GPS point
Groups: Unlimited nested grouping structure for sources
Periods: Time periods forday, evening, nightaad compound (Lden) period
EDIT
Undo/redo, delete, copy/paslelpasle special (as other item), snap (with
offset to items or DXF background), move, rotate, rescale and simplify
Mulli-edit, polyFnelpolygon edit (addlinsertlremove node, swap nodes,
break)joinlconnecl)
Search and select (on item attributes), select (ak, from active group,
invert, group, ungroup, window, within user -defined area)
Batch create items (parallel ilemslcontour poinls around sources/
receivers on facades)
Impart from SourceDB (sound power database), Import from Acoustic
Delerminator Type 7816p, LimA-Link (exportlimporl), add receiver or
source from measurement
VIEWING AND VERIFICATION
{ Display options, backgrounds (SHPIMIF/DXFIDWGIBMP/JPG),
Georeference (bi(map calibration)
Specifications - LmA Software
PROJECT
Customised project selling s, based on configurable template
Bookkeeping of user actions in user related log files as well as central
project log TO
Selectable sub -sets of objects and regulations
Support of automated merge of data setup or modified by several
people in parallel
Customisable template files prose/ dialog menus depending on
intended task
Automated workflows support fully automated processing of complex
tasked
" Semi-aulomaled workflows can guide user action
User -defined DLL will support any kind of object attribute manipulation
(for example, design emission model based on new object "bus lane"
with extra attributes)
Tracking of model modifications, using allribules such as User, Date,
Period of validity, Origin of data, Modification index
INPUT
Digitize data on screen or on tableau
" Attribute input supports database link, text lisl link (using Ideni of up to
64 characters)
Command loops help to e4icienlly edit large number of objects (for
example, add 3 m heightlo all bulldingsof height 12 m in a certain region)
More than 40 "Geometry Processing Features" (simple ones such as
°move polygon" or complex ones such as "concatenate facade
segments into buildings")
Zoom (inlouthvindowlprevious/seleclionlex(enls/pan)
Mulli-model view, 3D view with edit option, cross-section view, measure
distance view
Table of item attributes, list of selected items, list of attributes
Check model, check links, remove duplicates
Select background model, compare foreground and back ground model
(items)
CALCULATION
Balch calculation, selective calculation (hor. gridslvert, gridsl receivers,
contour points), test calculation (with export to SHP for displaying
propagation paths), ground model calculation
Calculation sellings; meteorological correction, ground attenuation,
optimization (fetching radius, dynamic error margin), air absorption,
order of reflection, result storage (sourcelgroupltolal)
Server settings for Calculation Client BZ -5552
RESULTS AND SCENARIO COMPARISONS
Table of results, table of comparisons (resultslconlrol values), table of
control, control values, group reductions
Contours(transparenYcumulaiedldifference), result labels, active
period, active group
Building results (on address points)
REPORTING
Print Results: From all result tables with interactive preview of selected
receivers, number of sources, ranking, columns, groups and group
reductions (Printer/PDFIRTFIXLSIBMPIJPGMIMF)
Print Items: With re -usable item profiles (Printer/PDF/RTF/XLSIBMPI
JPGIWMF)
Print Model: Willi interactive preview and re -usable print letup}ales
(Printer/PDF)
TOOLS
Windcalalogue, SourceDB, Georeference, Acoustic gelerminalor Type
7816k, Predictor Analyst Type 7813r
Supporting the most complex terrain modelling features (conlour lines,
embankments, escarpment edges, terrain cons(ruclion lines (reshaping
lerrain, e.g., along planed road), regular or irregular grid)
Macros: Support complex geometry processing (e.g,, "create
embankment along a number of adjacent non -parallel 3D railway tracks"
or "pass on attribute information to matching objecls")
Open data Structure; For background or project related database for;
i Meteorological data
Emission Spectra
" Reflection and transmission loss
" Directivity including frequency related and omni -directional (51
10 degree resolution) directivity of loudspeakers
ImporVExport: Vectorlatiribute data from OXF (AuIoCAD' ), SHAPE
(GIS), measurement data from Sound Level Meters Types 226012250,
TNM (FHWA), KML (Google Earth), Predictor models
VIEWING AND VERIFICATION
Bilmaps in fore- or background
Colour and pen coding according to attributes
Automated guidance to objects recognised as critical during model
setup in calculalion core
" 3D OpenGL viewing wilh moving camera on track or automated
collection of screenshols for sensitive positions
Video slyle display of changes in noise maps (for example, bypass of
aircraft)
Automated statistics on objects and atlribule content
Manipulation of objects can be automatically reported to any text file
CALCULATION
Uncerlalnly analysis with respecl to a range of influences
Supports: Wide range of regulations; octaves and 113 -octaves
+ Optimizing barriers (also grouped barriers) with respect to interaction of
24 emission allribules to calculate hourly data for a whole day
screening effects
Generale separate result columns to document influence of groups of
+ Non-slalionary sources (checking for worth or best position)
sources
+ Finding optimal positions for a source with respect to surround
User control of result quality while tuning speed
settlements (rind suitable wind park position)
+ Server concept for up to 250 LimA servers in a nelwork environment
Create "logical" noise maps, showing the areas where certain sources
Scalable report Iables offer deep insight into calculation, separately
or "noise emitter groups" contribute the dominant noise level
showing detailed geomelryparameters of the sound path for each
+ Instant Noise Map, using measurement to automatically adjust a noise
reflection and listing the relevant reflectors. Also supporting visual check
map
During each calculation a model file is crealed which keeps track of the
REPORTING AND EXPORT
data haw it has been used after all internal processing
} Create plots in HPGL or EMF format
Wide range of analysis features, including;
+ Export results to KML
' Create all kinds of 5talislics wilh built-in general statistics tools
Reverse Engineering defines source levels from measurements in
' Analysis of quality of results, depending on calculation parameters,
complex environment wilh respect to background noise, multiple
according to DIN 45687
unknown sources octaves supported)
ENM-link
Fixing quolas to optimize industrial land use next to settlements
Configuration Overview
Table Overview of Prediclor- LlmA Sofiviare Suite Type 7890 configurations
Al = for Predlctor and LimA: ISO 9613, DAL 32, Harmonoise, CRTN, RMR — SRM2, NMPB — 2008, XPS 31-133, BS 0228; for Predictor only: TNM, PNM -link; and for
LimA system only: MSZ 15036, RLS 90, DIN 16005, RVS 3.02, UT2.1-- 302, VRI 2714 - 2720 - 2571, OAL 28, SCHALL 03, AKUSTIK 04, TRANSRAPID, OAL 20,
CRN, MSZ 2904, VBUS, VBUSch, VBUF and VBUI
t Size per model wilhoul 1i11ng: Advanced - 200 000 emitters and 1000 000 obstacle or terrain edges; Plus -12000 emittors and 60 000 obstacle edges and 1000 000
obstacle or terrain edges; Standard -4000 emlftars and 20 000 obstacle edges and 1000 000 obstacle or terrain edges
1 For additional cores, contact your local Mel & Kjaar representative
Recommended PC for Predictor — LimA Software Suite Type 7810
Microsoft Windowso 7, 64-bit Windows° is recommended as it For calculation of large Advanced models, liling is recommended in
improves stability, memory management and performance combination with Calculation Client add-ons and/or the multi -core option
At least 1 GB of free disk space, plus disk space used as a working area for multi -processor computers
Type Type
Type
Type
Type
Type
Type
7810•B 7810•A
7810.0
7810-C
7810-D
7810.E
7810-F
ISO 96131
Calculation Method
All* All
All'
BS 52281
XPS
Harmonolse
DAL
ENM-link
Model Sizet
Advanced Plus
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Predictor Software (incl, Windcatalogue,
f
SourceDB and Georeference)
LImA•Link
J
✓
_
_
_
LImA Software
Acoustic Determinator (Type 7816)
0
0
O
0
0
Predictor Analyst (Type 7813)
0
0
0
0
O
0
LIrnA Aircraft Module BZ•5441
0 0
0
-
-
-
-
LimA Graphic User Interface BZ -5700
0 0
0
-
-
-
LlmAarc ArcGIS Plug-in WT -9686
0 0
0
-
-
4 -core Support for Predictor-LimA Plus
0-
BZ•5703
4 -core Support for Predictor-LimA
0
Advanced BZ•5704
8 -core Support$ BZ.5890
0 -
-
-
-
Calculation Client BZ•5552
0
-
-
-
Key,
V included
not Included
0 optional add-on
Al = for Predlctor and LimA: ISO 9613, DAL 32, Harmonoise, CRTN, RMR — SRM2, NMPB — 2008, XPS 31-133, BS 0228; for Predictor only: TNM, PNM -link; and for
LimA system only: MSZ 15036, RLS 90, DIN 16005, RVS 3.02, UT2.1-- 302, VRI 2714 - 2720 - 2571, OAL 28, SCHALL 03, AKUSTIK 04, TRANSRAPID, OAL 20,
CRN, MSZ 2904, VBUS, VBUSch, VBUF and VBUI
t Size per model wilhoul 1i11ng: Advanced - 200 000 emitters and 1000 000 obstacle or terrain edges; Plus -12000 emittors and 60 000 obstacle edges and 1000 000
obstacle or terrain edges; Standard -4000 emlftars and 20 000 obstacle edges and 1000 000 obstacle or terrain edges
1 For additional cores, contact your local Mel & Kjaar representative
Recommended PC for Predictor — LimA Software Suite Type 7810
Microsoft Windowso 7, 64-bit Windows° is recommended as it For calculation of large Advanced models, liling is recommended in
improves stability, memory management and performance combination with Calculation Client add-ons and/or the multi -core option
At least 1 GB of free disk space, plus disk space used as a working area for multi -processor computers
Ordering Information
Type 7810-A
Predictor - LimA Plus
Type 7810.9
Prediclor— LimA Advanced
Type 7810-C
'Predictor — LimA ISO 9613
Type 7810-D
Predictor — LimA NMPB
Type 7810-E
Predictor — LimA Harmonoise
Type 7810-F
Predictor— LimA DAL 32
Type 7810-G
Predictor — LimA Standard
All Predictor— UmA Software Suite Type 7810 configurations include the
following accessories:
Program protection key (Hasp key)
License file(s) via e-mail
Inslallalion Manual
Predictor — UmA Software Suite Software Maintenance, Upgrade and
Support Agreement for first 12 months after purchase
OPTIONAL SOFTWARE
BZ -5703 4 -core Support for Predictor -- LimA Plus
Bt5704 4 -core Support for Predictor — LImA Advanced
BZ -5890 8 -core Support for Predictor -- LimA Advanced
BZ -5441 LimA Aircraft Module
BZ -5700 LimA Module 5 (Graphic User Interface)
WT -9686 LimAar` ArcGIS Plug-in (add-on)
All the above license packages include:
License flea via e-mail
BZ -5552 Predictor — LimA Galculallon Client License Pack
Includes:
Program protection keys (2)
License files via e-mail
Type 7813
Predictor Analyst Software
Type 7816
Acoustic Delerminalor Software
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES
Type 2250
Hand-held Analyzer
Type 2260
Investigator", 2 -channel Sound Level Meter
Type 2270
Hand-held Analyzer
SERVICES
7810-A-MS1
Predictor— LImA Pius, Support and Upgrade
Agreement (1 year)
7810 -A -M82
7810-AI7812-B Version 8 Upgrade including
7810 -A -MS 1
7810 -B -MS 1
Predictor — UmA Advanced, Support and Upgrade
Agreement (I year)
7810-13-MS2
7810-617812-C Version 8 Upgrade including
7810,B.MS1
7810•C•MS1
Predictor— UmA ISO 9613, Support and Upgrade
Agreement (1 year)
7810-C-MS2
7810-C Version 8 Upgrade including 7810 -C -MS 1
7810 -D -MS 1
Predictor — LimA NMPB, Support and Upgrade
Agreement (1 year)
7810-D-MS2
7810-0 Version 8 Upgrade including 7810-D-MS1
7810 -E -MS 1
Predictor — LImA Harmonoise, Support and Upgrade
Agreement (1 year)
7810-E-MS2
7810-E Version 8 Upgrade including 7810 -E -MS 1
7810 -F -MSI
Predictor- UmA DAL 32, Support and Upgrade
Agreement (I year)
7810-F-MS27810-F
Version 8 Upgrade including 7810-F-MS1
7810 -G -MS 1
Predictor — LimA Standard, Support and Upgrade
Agreement (1 year)
7810-G-MS2
7810 -G17812 -A Version 8 including 7810 -0 -MS 1
7810-X-100
Upgrade for version 9 from 7810-CIDIEI1' to 7810-A,
including 7810 -A -MS 1
7810•X•200
Upgrade for version 9 from 7810-A to 7810.8,
including 7810-134S1
7810-X-300
Upgrade for version 9 from 7810-G to 7810-A,
including 7810-A-MS1
BZ -5441 -MS 1
UmA Aircraft Module, Support and Upgrade
Agreement (1 year)
BZ-5441-MS2
BZ•5441 Version 5 Upgrade incl, BZ -5441 -MS 1
BZ -5552 -MS 1
Predictor — LimA Calculation Client, Support and
Upgrade Agreement (I year)
BZ-5552-MS2
BZ -5552 Version 8 Upgrade including BZ -5552 -MSI
BZ -5700 -MS 1
LimA Module 5 (Graphic User Interface), Support and
Upgrade Agreement (1 year)
BZ -5703 -MSI
Support and Upgrade Agreement (1 year) for
BZ -5703
B7-5703-MS2
BZ -5703 Version 8 Upgrade including BZ -5703 -MSI
BZ•5704•MS 1
Support and Upgrade Agreement (1 year) for
BZ -5704
BZ-5704-MS2
BZ -5704 Version 8 Upgrade including BZ-5704-MS1
BZ -5890 -MS 1
Support and Upgrade Agreement (1 year) for
BZ -5890
BZ-5890-MS2
BZ -5890 Version 8 Upgrade including BZ -5890 -MSI
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Predictor -- LimA training courses 0
Calcolation and mapping training courses
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Institute, Inc, � GeoMedia is a registered trademark of Intergraph Corporation • Google Earth is a trademark of Google Inc, in the United Stales and/or other countries • Intel
is a registered trademark and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries • LimA is a trademark of Stapelfeldl
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8014 Olson Memorial Highway/#210
Minneapolis, MN 66427.4712
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Ron Wagner
From:
Larry Hansen <larry.hansen@aecnonoise.com>
Sent;
Wednesday, May 08, 20131;47 PM
To;
Ron Wagner
Subject:
Otsego, MN Highway/Road Acoustic 3-D Simulation & Noise Prediction // AEC
Engineering Proposal Dumber E01-8162
Attachments;
AEC-69900A-69903A,PDF; Predictor (printed),pdf; AEC-29603A-29604,pdf
Ron, this is a copy of what was sent yesterday. Our Tech -guy was able to trim that Predictor 10 -meg file dawn to
something manageable!
Dear Mr. Wagner;
Thank you for your RFQ letter dated 01 May 2013, Aeroacoustic Engineering Consultants, LLC. (AEC) is pleased to
respond to the Otsego/Hakanson Anderson (OHA) request for proposal with AEC Quotation Number E01-8162, as
follows.
AEC has been providing aeroacoustic (combined science of acoustics and aerodynamics) computer
simulations/engineering services to international governmental agencies and the industrial community since 1972, As
such, AEC has a vast background of experience that can be applied to accurately simulate, identify and predict a client's
noise issues. A few of AEC's more recent national and international commissions include infrastructure acoustic
modeling for the Island of Mustique, highway acoustic modeling for the City of San Francisco, aeroacoustic modeling for
the 3M Company Acoustics Division, U,S. National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (including a host of other secured
agency properties), aeroacoustic predictions for British Petroleum Americas, Microsoft International Properties Group, ,
o , etc.
It is the interpretation of the 01 May 2013 RFQ that the City of Otsego, MN is desirous of three-dimensional (3-1))
computer modeling of a proposed street/roadway/highway that is in the design phase and has not been constructed` As
such, the desired model will generate tabular and graphical acoustic projections based on specified surface type,
vehicular mix, velocity (speed] and average daily traffic (ADT). AEC assumes that the 3-D computer model will be for
acoustics only and will not incorporate computational fluid dynamic CFD) modeling or acoustic simulations under
variable or adverse weather conditions,
Further, AEC assumes that a properly scaled topographical model is available from OHA depicting the proposed street
construction in an electronic format, This OHA design topographical model does contain receptor building/structure
scaled elevations. For 3-D predictive computer modeling, AEC is fully licensed, authorized and factory trained by Bruel &
Kjaer for the Predictor international software (see attached),
AEC's perceived scope of work will be to install the OHA furnished electronic formatted 3-D model into the Predictor
software suite, calibrate model and run predictive projections based on OHA stated conditions, AEC will provide one (1)
set of tabular acoustic projections data and scaled graphic depictions of same. Alternate scenarios, variations and/or
remediation analysis/recommendations will be quoted upon request.
Deliverables; AEC proposed scope of work terminates with a written report summarizing acoustic performance
projections to receptor locations) supported by Predictor tabular acoustic data and scaled graphics.
Furnished by OHA; It is assumed, proposed street/roadway/highway design drawings, local wind rose/prevailing-
history, site 3-D topographical map in DWG or DXF format, specified surface type, vehicular mix, velocity (speed) and
average daily traffic �ADTj will be furnished to AEC on a no charge basis.
AEC travel & Expenses: At this juncture, no AEC travel nor site visits are anticipated but would be quoted as required
and upon OHA request.
Site Acoustic/Meteorological Testing: At this juncture, no AEC acoustic or local meteorological testing at the proposed
work site or receptor location is anticipated AEC will quote these engineering services upon OHA request,
Quotation: AEC offers the above aeroacoustic engineering services (engineering services only, no hardware nor
aeroacoustic systems), with no AEC trips nor job site visits, for the lot price sum: $9,000,00 FCB Minneapolis, MN
55427,
Delivery: Approximately three (3) weeks after receipt of electronic drawing files and authorization to proceed,
Terms: One-third (1/3) retainer with purchase order or authorization to proceed; balance due (2/3j upon submission of
written summary and supporting documentation,
Thank you for the opportunity to submit our engineering services proposal for your consideration, Please feel free to
contact me with any questions or concerns,
Regards,
Larry Hansen
Aeroacoustic Engineering Consultants, LLC
8014 Olson Memorial Highway I #210
Minneapolis, MN 55427.4712
United States of America
Direct Dial: 763-546-8565
Mobile: 612-220-7026
Main Office: 763-355-2030
Facsimile: 763-544-1149
Time Zane: -0500 UTC/GMT; Central Daylight (USA)
E-mail: larry.hansenagaecnonoise.com
Web Site: www,aecnonoise,com
May 1, 2013
SPI3 Associates
RO, Box 16587
St, Louis Park, MN 55416
RE, Request for Quotes
To whom It May Concern,
We are requesting quotes to complete a noise impact and mitigation study in compliance with
FHwA, The purpose of the study would be to determine if a proposed street will affect the noise
levels to an existing receptor in the area of the project,
MnDOT has determined there is a i'eceptor located north of the proposed street, 701" Street,
which needs to be evaluated, The address is 7009 McAllister Avenue NE, Otsego, MN 55330
Attached are our preliminary plans and exhibits showing the proposed project and locations of
the receptor relative to the project.
We would like a quote to present to Otsego Council on May 13`', for possible approval
Therefore the Quote must be received by us via mail or email by May 8"', 2013, A time line for
completion must be included. The proposed street has an initial ADT of 3,300 and a 20 year
ADT of 13, 750, The speed limit is proposed to be 55 mph and the proposed surface is asphalt.
If you have any questions, you may contact me by phone at 763-427-5860 or my email at
ronwc haa-mc,com.
Sincerely,
Hakanson Anderson
Ronald J. Wagner, Otsego City Engineer
TYPICAL SECTION - 70TH STREET AND TRAIL
NO SCALE