Posts by Johnathon Chi
EARLY MORNING TESTING FOR FISHERIES DEPARTMENT
Tough job, but someone had to do it. 😉 This morning we were out in the field carrying out noise measurements on a new vessel that will soon be used by the Fisheries Department. Marine environments bring their own acoustic challenges — engines, onboard equipment, structure-borne vibration, crew areas, operational modes, and the ever-present influence […]
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THE IMPORTANCE OF BESS NOISE DATA
How reliable is the source noise data behind BESS noise assessments? Effective noise assessments for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) start with the quality of the source noise data used. As BESS units are continuously being manufactured, tested and installed, not all supplier data is derived from standard-compliant testing. At Acoustics Consultants Australia, we have […]
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SONNITE WELCOMES AC ACUSTICA
The SONNITE Group is excited to announce that AC Acustica – Acoustic Design has joined our growing global network. From architectural acoustic design to environmental impact assessments, from precision sound measurements to treatments for critical environments, AC Acustica combines advanced design expertise and certified instrumentation to ensure customized technical solutions, from the concept stage to […]
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SONNITE WELCOMES LP AKUSTIK ENGINEERING
The SONNITE Group is excited to announce that LP Akustik Engineering has joined our growing global network. As a young, innovative civil engineering firm based in the metropolis of Frankfurt, Germany, LP Akustik’s has been serving clients from a wide range of industries, both private and institutional, since 2019. Their specialization lies in the planning […]
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SONNITE WELCOMES ACOUSTECH CONSULTING
The SONNITE Group is excited to announce that Acoustech Consulting has joined our growing global network. Acoustech Consulting is a South African-based consulting company that specializes in architectural acoustics and environmental noise prediction and control. Keeping up to date with new technologies and products and systems available on the local and international market, they work […]
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SONNITE Member Presents At BEDIC 2025
We are excited to announce that SONNITE member Paul Schwarz of the Dubai Acoustic Research Laboratory (DARL) will be presenting as part of the advisory board of the 2nd Building Envelope Design and Insultation Conference (BEDIC) in Riyadh, September 10-11. Paul is a leading authority on acoustic mitigation and will be presenting on urban noise control solutions for […]
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Behind The Scenes At The Meliora Arts & Lifestyle Festival
Acoustics Consultants Australia (ACA) were engaged by Elysian Art & Music to undertake the Regulation 18 noise compliance process for the popular Meliora Arts and Lifestyle Festival, held in Newlands by the Shire of Donnybrook Balingup. Our role included noise assessment and modelling, preparing a Noise Management Plan (NMP), on‑site monitoring throughout the event, and […]
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SONNITE WELCOMES ACOUSTIC CONSULTANTS AUSTRALIA (ACA)
The SONNITE group is excited to announce that Acoustics Consultants Australia (ACA) has joined as part of our growing global network.
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MANAGING DATA CENTER NOISE
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ISO 3382-1 MEASUREMENT METHODOLOGY
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