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News
BarnOwl now on Win 10 -
March 2017
BarnOwl has been updated and now able to run on Windows 10.
BarnOwl at Mt Pleasant, NSW -
November 2016
Three BarnOwl systems are currently being installed as the construction phase of this Hunter valley mine operated by MACH Energy commences. They are part of an environmental monitoring system being managed by ecotech.
BarnOwl in Canada -
February 2016
SoundScience, through its relationship with Bruel and Kjaer has supplied three BarnOwl systems into two different Goldcorp mines. Contact Neil Gross if you would like to arrange to visit the system in operation in Scotland.
Rail Noise Monitor in New Zealand -
November 2015
SoundScience Smartadata RNM has been purchased by Greater Wellington Regional Council to assist with their ongoing environmental management of rail squeal noise at Johnsonville. Contact Neil Gross if you would like to arrange to visit the system in operation in Scotland. Read the testimonial here.
BarnOwl Version 7 Release -
April 2015
Version 7 of the BarnOwl® software, ncorporates significant advances
in acoustic and communications technology as well as making it Windows 7 compatible. Some of the enhancements
include:
• detecting the complete spectrum of sound arriving from
a selected direction. This represents a major advance in BarnOwl’s
sound detection capabilities, and provides another level of information
for use in source identification.
• real-time data from the field unit available directly in
industry-standard SQL and Named Pipes formats. This provides a new level of flexibility.
BarnOwl Trailer -
December 2014
SoundScience can deliver BarnOwl® in a self contained trailer format complete with solar panels and batteries. Park, face the panels to the sun, drop the feet, the microphones slide out and lock in position, take the microphone bearings and you're ready to monitor. Follow this link to the product page BarnOwl Trailer
View the data remotely on your smartphone via our SmartaData web interface.
BarnOwl in Scotland -
September 2014
SoundScience is pleased to announce that after approximately a year of trials and proof of concept, East Ayreshire Council have purchased a system to assist with their ongoing environmental management of noise. Contact Neil Gross if you would like to arrange to visit the system in operation in Scotland.
SoundScience delivers Rail Noise Monitor - September 2013
Soundscience delivers the first of four custom Rail Noise Monitors (RNM). These assist with wheel squal monitoring and allows the customer to identify offending wagons. Find out more at RNM.
SoundScience takes on management of Rail Friction Management - June 2013
Soundscience takes on maintenance of TORFMA at a number of sites. These assist with wheel squal minimisation and allows TfNSW to identify the lubrication is being reliably supplied to the rail. SoundScience visits the sites regularly to top up lubricants and undertake any necessary maintenance as well as meet reporting requirements.
SoundScience delivers Construction Noise Monitors - October 2012
Soundscience delivers 4 construction noise monitros to assist Lend Lease with teh noise monitoring and management of the Barabgaroo site.
SoundScience Supports NSW Minerals Councils Conference - July 2013
Soundscience has been a keen supporter of this event for many years now and enjoys catching up with our existing customers as well as giving us the opportunit to talk about the BarnOwl directional technology to prospective customers considering new mines sites or expandion of existing facilities. Follow this link to a youtube video about the conference. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_profilepage&v=JQQJg9xkcKQ
SoundScience Seeks Partner/s
- September 2009
Soundscience are seeking partner/s to distribute BarnOwl on a worldwide
basis. We expect our partner to truly understand the value directional
noise monitoring can provide their clients and be able to provide
turnkey monitoring solutions.
NATA Calibration Now Available for BarnOwl
- April 2009
SoundScience can now organise for the acoutical components of the
BarnOwl® system to be NATA calibrated as a whole as a
non integrating sound level meter. This provides certainty about
the acoustical accuracy of the hardware and software.
BarnOwl Available as Remote Station
- August 2008
BarnOwl is now available in an "industrial
pc" format which means the need for site sheds and mains
power can be reduced or eliminated. The unit has succssfully operated
in a temperature controlled environment between 40-50 degrees with
no apparent change in performance.
SoundScience Receives Commercial Ready
Plus Grant
- January 2008
SoundScience is pleased to announce that BarnOwl® has
received an AusIndustry Commercial
Ready Plus grant to assist in the development of the next version
of this patented technology.
BarnOwl® Accepted into Australian
Technology Showcase
- December 2007
BarnOwl®
has been accepted into the Australian
Technology Showcase which provides assistance to companies
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BarnOwl® European patent accepted
- August 2007
SoundScience is pleased to announce that BarnOwl® has
received Rule 51(4) communication indicating its European patent
has been accepted. We expect to find suitable distribution channels
in Europe as soon as possible.
BarnOwl® Granted US Patent
- July 2007
SoundScience is pleased to announce that BarnOwl® has
been granted its US patent. We expect to find suitable distribution
channels in North America as soon as possible.
BarnOwl® Version 4 released
- May 2007
BarnOwl® Version 4 is the most recent version of the
BarnOwl® system and was developed to provide customers
with improvements that include new
features to enhance BarnOwl's® capabilities and
reliability enhancements to
reduce unscheduled maintenance time.
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Directional
monitoring of filtered noise levels now available |
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Audio streaming
integrated into the BarnOwl® software to improve
quality |
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Percentile
noise levels for directional data – values of L10, L5,
L1 and Lmax can now be determined in addition to Leq |
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Analysis
of recorded audio files means report generator can generate
narrow band, third octave and octave band spectra from saved
audio files |
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Database
support extended to Microsoft SQL Server |
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Improved network
communications protocol – communications between the
Field Unit and remote computers now use TCP/IP sockets rather
than file transfers, reducing the risk of communications failure
and providing better error recovery, as well as reducing network
traffic. |
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Improved reporting of network errors
– increases the number of network errors captured and
provides more user friendly error messages. |
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Microsoft DotNet framework – use
of this program framework allows simpler distribution of patches
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BarnOwl® available in 12v low
power version -
February 2007
SoundScience is pleased to announce that BarnOwl® is
now available in a 12v low power mobile version based on the Sinus
Soundbook technology (which incorporates a Panasonic Toughbook).
For customers requiring permanent systems, the unit will now be
able to operate continuously in a remote environment, with appropriate
solar panels and batteries.
More importantly, for customers requiring a mobile system i.e. Regulatory
Authorities, Acoustic Consultants or clients using it more as a
diagnostic tool, the system can operate for several hours and is
now extremely lightweight and portable.
For diagnostic use BarnOwl® is available for short-term
hire as well as purchase. For more information please contact
us.
BarnOwl® Granted Australian
Patent
- January 2007
SoundScience is pleased to announce that BarnOwl® has
been granted an Australian Patent.
BarnOwl® wins Excellence in
Acoustics award –
November 2005
SoundScience is pleased to accept this prestigious award within
the Australian acoustic industry. CSR Bradford Insulation in conjunction
with the Australian Acoustical Society present this award on an
annual basis. It is open to any aspect of Australian acoustics which
is considered to be "excellent" by the panel of 3, comprising
a representative from CSR Bradford and two members of the Society.
BarnOwl® accepted into COMET
programme –
November 2005
SoundScience is accepted into the AusIndustry 2 year COMET
(COmmercialising EMerging Technolgies) programme to assist in the
national and international commercialisation of the directional
noise monitoring technology.
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