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SoundPLAN has unveiled SoundPLANessential+, a cutting-edge noise modeling software designed for smarter, faster, and more accurate environmental noise analysis.
This software introduces the Standardized Data Exchange (SDE) format, enabling dynamic simulation of multiple sound systems, including input signals and propagation effects.
Users can incorporate 2D/3D frequency-dependent directivities and utilize libraries or custom inputs, adhering to ISO 9613-2:2024 standards for sound attenuation calculations.
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