SILENCE Final Training Conference – Bergisch Gladbach, 28-29 May 2008
Urban transport noise abatement: challenges for the future
SESSION 1:Local noise action plans – action planning process and noise abatement measures
SESSION 2:Modelling the pass-by noise of cars and trains
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If you are interested in the SILENCE modelling tool VAMPPASS, contact us. |
SESSION 3:How to reduce rail transport noise?
SESSION 4.1:How to reduce road transport noise? Technological innovations for road transport noise
SESSION 4.2:How to reduce road transport noise? Managing quieter road transport
SILENCE Training events – Barcelona, 26 February 2008
(For Politicians)
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European and local policy initiatives on noise and urban transport (overview) – Melanie Kloth, Polis |
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European and local policy initiatives on noise and urban transport (short presentation) – Melanie Kloth, Polis |
(For Town & traffic planners)
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Agenda |
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Why noise matters. Introduction to the European Environmental Noise Directive, health impacts and costs of noise – Karen Vancluysen, Polis |
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The noise action planning process step by step: Organising the process, involving stakeholders and public, analysing hot spots – Melanie Kloth, Polis |
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Listen to the Ramblas! The soundwalk approach – Karen Vancluysen, Polis |
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Abating Noise. Local measures on a short-term basis and long-term strategies – Melanie Kloth, Polis |
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Noise Abatement in Barcelona – Simon Hayes, Altran DSD |
SILENCE Rail Seminar – Paris, 17 January 2008
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Programme and Registration |
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Pictures |
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Seminar Proceedings |
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Overview of the SILENCE project – Pierre-Etienne Gauthier, SNCF |
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Railway activities in SILENCE – Franck Poisson, SNCF |
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Diesel Motor Noise Reduction (1) (2) (3) (4) – Sylvain Recorbet, Alstom |
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Noise Reduction of Cooling Systems – Anders Frid, Bombardier |
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Traction Equipment – Massimo Viscardi, University of NAples / Ansaldo Breda |
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Optimised wheels – Daniele Ongaro, Lucchini |
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Track Absorbers: Concept, Simulation Measurements – David Benton, Corus – Chis Jones, ISVR – Bernd Asmussen, Deutsche Bahn |
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Depots – Rick Jones, Delta Rail |
SILENCE Training event – Warsaw, 14 November 2007
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Programme and Registration |
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Pictures |
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The European Directive on Environmental Noise and Overview of the SILENCE project – Franz Brandl, AVL (replaced by Melanie Kloth, Polis) |
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Annoyance and Perception. Why should we care about noise? – Anna Preis, Poznan Adam Mickiewicz University |
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Local Noise Abatement Policy. Where to start? – Karen Vancluysen, Polis |
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Noise Abatement Policy in Poland. Where do we stand? – Professor Andrzej Kraszewski, Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Environmental Engineering |
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The role of traffic flow and traffic calming measures – Lars Ellebjerg, Danish Road Institute |
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The potential of Urban Low-Noise Road Surfaces – Oliver Ripke, BAST |
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Reducing Noise from Trams in Cities – Anders Frid, Bombardier |
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Decision Support Systems for Local Noise Policies – Hermann Heich, Heich Consult |
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The case of Bristol – Steve Crawshaw, Bristol City Council |
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The case of Barcelona – Simon Hayes, Altran DSD |
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The case of Paris – Mélaine Bossat, Bruitparif |
SILENCE Training Seminar – Clermont-Ferrand, 13 September 2007
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Final Programme |
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More information: www.uee-clermont.eu/en/index.html or kvancluysen@polis-online.org |
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Pictures |
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Presentation of the EU Framework Directive on Environmental Noise and Overview of the SILENCE project – Alexander Holleis, AVL |
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Global Modelling Tool to Assess Noise – Franck Poisson, SNCF |
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Noise Impact Modelling of Road Features for Traffic Flow Management – Judicaël Picaut, LCPC |
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Noise Abatement Tools for Local Authorities – Karen Vancluysen, Polis |
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Soundscapes: A New Approach to Urban Design (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6) – Catherine Sémidor, GRECAU |
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Decision Support Systems for Strategic Noise Assessment: the example of the Ile-de-Fra,ce Region – Fanny Mietlicki, Bruitparif |
SILENCE Road Seminar 11 June 2007, Presentations and other documents
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Final Programme |
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Participants’ list |
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Seminar Proceedings |
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Pictures |
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Overview of the SILENCE project – Franz Brandl, AVL |
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Parameters Influencing Road Transport Noise – Heinz Steven, TÜV Nord |
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Vehicle – Tyre – Road Interaction – Ulrich Saemann, Continental |
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Road Vehicle Noise – Eugene Nijman, Centro Ricerche Fiat |
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New Production Technologies for Urban Low-Noise Road Surfaces (1) – Ulf Sandberg, VTI |
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New Production Technologies for Urban Low-Noise Road Surfaces (2) – Oliver Ripke, Bast |
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Improved Systems for Maintenance of Quieter Road Surfaces – Manfred Haider, Arsenal |
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Noise Classification Methods for Urban Road Surfaces – Guy Descornet, Begian Road Research Centre |
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Controlling Noise through Traffic Management – Lars Ellebjerg, Danish Road Institute |
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Driver Assistance Systems for Quiet Vehicle Operation – Emma Johansson, Volvo |
SILENCE Rail Seminar 21 June 2006: Presentations
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Final Programme |
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Overview of the SILENCE Project – Karen Vancluysen, POLIS |
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Railway Activities in SILENCE – Pierre-Etienne Gautier, SNCF |
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Railway Activities in SILENCE – Bernd Asmussen, Deutsche Bahn |
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Tests on Trams – Franck Poisson, SNCF |
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Tests on Trains – Franck Poisson, SNCF |
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Diesel Motor Noise Reduction – Sylvain Recorbet, Alstom |
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Noise Reduction of Fans and Auxiliary Systems – Anders Frid, Bombardier |
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Traction Equipment – Stefano Ferraiuolo, Ansaldo Breda |
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Running Gear, Optimised Wheels – Daniele Ongaro, Lucchini |
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Urban Track Noise Reduction – André Van Leuven, D2S |
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Track Absorbers – David Farrington, Corus |
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Depots – Margreet Beuving, AEAT |
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Round Table Discussion: William Bird, European Commission |
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Round Table Discussion: Daniel Cadet, Alstom |
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Round Table Discussion: David Guérin, Bruitparif |
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Round Table Discussion: Pierre-Etienne Gautier, SNCF |
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Round Table Discussion: Rick Jones, AEAT |
SILENCE Seminar 30 March 2006: Presentations
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Final Programme |
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Overview of the SILENCE project – Franz Brandl, AVL-LIST |
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Local Noise Abatement Policy:Where to Start? – Karen Vancluysen, Polis |
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The Impact of Noise Pollution on Citizens’ Health – Barbara Griefahn, Ifado |
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Towards Quiet Road Surfaces – Guy Descornet, Belgian Road Research Centre |
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The Role of Traffic Management in Noise Abatement – Lars Ellebjerg Larsen, Danish Road Institute |
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Silent Rail Vehicles – Pierre-Ettiene Gautier, SNCF |
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A Common Approach to Air Quality and Noise – Fanny Mietlicki, BruitParif |
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London’s Noise Action Plan – Max Dixon, Greater London Authority |