SILENCE EventsSILENCE 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
SESSION 3:How to reduce rail transport noise?
SESSION 4.1:How to reduce road transport noise? Technological innovations for road transport noise
 | Vibro-acoustic characterisation of rolling tyres, Prof. Enrico Primo Tomasini, CRF
|  | Simulating tyre-road interaction - Wolfgang Kropp, Patrick Sabiniarz, CHALMERS
|  | PTF method noise prediction and source characterization - C. Sandier , N. Totar, INSA
|  | Approximate reconstruction of sound fields close to the surface -Jens Prager, Björn A.T. Petersson, TU Berlin
|  | Tyre-road noise radiation modelling - Chiara Vicari, CRF
|  | Investigations of local contact phenomena - Gunnar Gäbel, Leibniz University Hannover, Matthias Kröger, TU Freiberg
|  | Advanced Techniques for Analysis and Control of Pass-by Noise - Franz Brandl, AVL |
SESSION 4.2:How to reduce road transport noise? Managing quieter road transport
SILENCE Training events - Barcelona, 26 February 2008
(For Politicians)
(For Town & traffic planners)
SILENCE Rail Seminar - Paris, 17 January 2008  | Overview of the SILENCE project - Pierre-Etienne Gauthier, SNCF
|  | Railway activities in SILENCE - Franck Poisson, SNCF
|  | Diesel Motor Noise Reduction (1) (2) (3) (4) - Sylvain Recorbet, Alstom
|  | Noise Reduction of Cooling Systems - Anders Frid, Bombardier
|  | Traction Equipment - Massimo Viscardi, University of NAples / Ansaldo Breda
|  | Optimised wheels - Daniele Ongaro, Lucchini
|  | Track Absorbers: Concept, Simulation Measurements - David Benton, Corus - Chis Jones, ISVR - Bernd Asmussen, Deutsche Bahn
|  | Depots - Rick Jones, Delta Rail |
SILENCE Training event - Warsaw, 14 November 2007  | The European Directive on Environmental Noise and Overview of the SILENCE project - Franz Brandl, AVL (replaced by Melanie Kloth, Polis)
|  | Annoyance and Perception. Why should we care about noise? - Anna Preis, Poznan Adam Mickiewicz University
|  | Local Noise Abatement Policy. Where to start? - Karen Vancluysen, Polis
|  | Noise Abatement Policy in Poland. Where do we stand? - Professor Andrzej Kraszewski, Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Environmental Engineering
|  | The role of traffic flow and traffic calming measures - Lars Ellebjerg, Danish Road Institute
|  | The potential of Urban Low-Noise Road Surfaces - Oliver Ripke, BAST
|  | Reducing Noise from Trams in Cities - Anders Frid, Bombardier
|  | Decision Support Systems for Local Noise Policies - Hermann Heich, Heich Consult
|  | The case of Bristol - Steve Crawshaw, Bristol City Council
|  | The case of Barcelona - Simon Hayes, Altran DSD
|  | The case of Paris - Mélaine Bossat, Bruitparif |
SILENCE Training Seminar - Clermont-Ferrand, 13 September 2007  | Presentation of the EU Framework Directive on Environmental Noise and Overview of the SILENCE project - Alexander Holleis, AVL
|  | Global Modelling Tool to Assess Noise - Franck Poisson, SNCF
|  | Noise Impact Modelling of Road Features for Traffic Flow Management - Judicaël Picaut, LCPC
|  | Noise Abatement Tools for Local Authorities - Karen Vancluysen, Polis
|  | Soundscapes: A New Approach to Urban Design (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6) - Catherine Sémidor, GRECAU
|  | 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  | Overview of the SILENCE project - Franz Brandl, AVL
|  | Parameters Influencing Road Transport Noise - Heinz Steven, TÜV Nord
|  | Vehicle – Tyre – Road Interaction - Ulrich Saemann, Continental
|  | Road Vehicle Noise - Eugene Nijman, Centro Ricerche Fiat
|  | New Production Technologies for Urban Low-Noise Road Surfaces (1) - Ulf Sandberg, VTI
|  | New Production Technologies for Urban Low-Noise Road Surfaces (2) - Oliver Ripke, Bast
|  | Improved Systems for Maintenance of Quieter Road Surfaces - Manfred Haider, Arsenal
|  | Noise Classification Methods for Urban Road Surfaces - Guy Descornet, Begian Road Research Centre
|  | Controlling Noise through Traffic Management - Lars Ellebjerg, Danish Road Institute
|  | Driver Assistance Systems for Quiet Vehicle Operation - Emma Johansson, Volvo
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SILENCE Rail Seminar 21 June 2006: Presentations  | Final Programme
|  | Overview of the SILENCE Project - Karen Vancluysen, POLIS
|  | Railway Activities in SILENCE - Pierre-Etienne Gautier, SNCF
|  | Railway Activities in SILENCE - Bernd Asmussen, Deutsche Bahn
|  | Tests on Trams - Franck Poisson, SNCF
|  | Tests on Trains - Franck Poisson, SNCF
|  | Diesel Motor Noise Reduction - Sylvain Recorbet, Alstom
|  | Noise Reduction of Fans and Auxiliary Systems - Anders Frid, Bombardier
|  | Traction Equipment - Stefano Ferraiuolo, Ansaldo Breda
|  | Running Gear, Optimised Wheels - Daniele Ongaro, Lucchini
|  | Urban Track Noise Reduction - André Van Leuven, D2S
|  | Track Absorbers - David Farrington, Corus
|  | Depots - Margreet Beuving, AEAT
|  | Round Table Discussion: William Bird, European Commission
|  | Round Table Discussion: Daniel Cadet, Alstom
|  | Round Table Discussion: David Guérin, Bruitparif
|  | Round Table Discussion: Pierre-Etienne Gautier, SNCF
|  | Round Table Discussion: Rick Jones, AEAT
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SILENCE Seminar 30 March 2006: Presentations
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