Alarmlocator: A software tool to facilitate the installation of acoustic warning devices in noisy work plants

Authors

  • Rida Al Osman Audiology/SLP Program, University of Ottawa, Ont. K1H 8M5
  • Christian Glguère Audiology/SLP Program, University of Ottawa, Ont. K1H 8M5
  • Chantal Laroche Audiology/SLP Program, University of Ottawa, Ont. K1H 8M5

Keywords:

Acoustic devices, Acoustic wave absorption, Computer software, Computer workstations, Acoustic power, Alarmlocator, Warning signals

Abstract

Alarmlocator, a software tool was developed to facilitate the process of installing auditory warning devices in noisy work plants. It was found that the software tool produced a solution to two practical installation problems such as a suitable number of warning devices and their acoustic power for a given work area and specifying the location of the devices in the plant in such a way that the signals emitted are clearly audible by all workers and at all workstations. The general modeling framework proposed for the optimal installation of warning devices consisted of the integration of two software tools, Detectsound and Alarmlocator. The Alarmlocator accounted for the sound propagation of warning signals from the physical device location to the position of individual workers or workstations. The model of the device has taken into account the direct field from the alarm devices and the reverbant field due to wall, ceiling, floor, and other reflections.

Additional Files

Published

2006-09-01

How to Cite

1.
Al Osman R, Glguère C, Laroche C. Alarmlocator: A software tool to facilitate the installation of acoustic warning devices in noisy work plants. Canadian Acoustics [Internet]. 2006 Sep. 1 [cited 2024 Oct. 3];34(3):20-1. Available from: https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/1802

Issue

Vol. 34 No. 3 (2006)

Section

Proceedings of the Acoustics Week in Canada

License

Author Licensing Addendum

This Licensing Addendum ("Addendum") is entered into between the undersigned Author(s) and Canadian Acoustics journal published by the Canadian Acoustical Association (hereinafter referred to as the "Publisher"). The Author(s) and the Publisher agree as follows:

  1. Retained Rights: The Author(s) retain(s) the following rights:

    • The right to reproduce, distribute, and publicly display the Work on the Author's personal website or the website of the Author's institution.
    • The right to use the Work in the Author's teaching activities and presentations.
    • The right to include the Work in a compilation for the Author's personal use, not for sale.

  2. Grant of License: The Author(s) grant(s) to the Publisher a worldwide exclusive license to publish, reproduce, distribute, and display the Work in Canadian Acoustics and any other formats and media deemed appropriate by the Publisher.

  3. Attribution: The Publisher agrees to include proper attribution to the Author(s) in all publications and reproductions of the Work.

  4. No Conflict: This Addendum is intended to be in harmony with, and not in conflict with, the terms and conditions of the original agreement entered into between the Author(s) and the Publisher.

  5. Copyright Clause: Copyright on articles is held by the Author(s). The corresponding Author has the right to grant on behalf of all Authors and does grant on behalf of all Authors, a worldwide exclusive license to the Publisher and its licensees in perpetuity, in all forms, formats, and media (whether known now or created in the future), including but not limited to the rights to publish, reproduce, distribute, display, store, translate, create adaptations, reprints, include within collections, and create summaries, extracts, and/or abstracts of the Contribution.