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New technology enables a breakthrough in noise reduction
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Physics
Our physicists have developed the novel technology behind noise reduction barriers which allow light and air to permeate.
Comprised of a series of cylinders, precisely arranged to absorb the frequency of soundwaves in a specific environment, the barriers use typically less than half the material of a solid barrier.
The barriers can be constructed from a wide variety of materials, without compromising performance. The technology mostly consists of space, offering the following advantages over conventional sound proofing:
- Relative optical transparency
- Permeability to wind
- Less reverberation time between parallel barriers
- Simple design, very low maintenance, unrestricted drainage
- More aesthetic, less confined
- Material independent
The noise barrier system has been evaluated in laboratory testing demonstrating proof of concept. Ongoing work includes field trials, market research and planning commercial exploitation of the technology. Work has recently commenced on constructing a full scale prototype.