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    This document summarizes a noise study conducted for a proposed Baltimore Grand Prix car race. Noise measurements were taken from existing ambient conditions and a previous Grand Prix race. A computer model was used to predict noise levels at sensitive receptors from race activities. Results showed notable indoor noise interference close to the track without abatement. However, past races in other cities received minimal complaints as the community was aware and engaged in the annual event. Noise abatement options were discussed but not implemented until deemed necessary.

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    This document summarizes a noise study conducted for a proposed Baltimore Grand Prix car race. Noise measurements were taken from existing ambient conditions and a previous Grand Prix race. A computer model was used to predict noise levels at sensitive receptors from race activities. Results showed notable indoor noise interference close to the track without abatement. However, past races in other cities received minimal complaints as the community was aware and engaged in the annual event. Noise abatement options were discussed but not implemented until deemed necessary.

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    This document summarizes a noise study conducted for a proposed Baltimore Grand Prix car race. Noise measurements were taken from existing ambient conditions and a previous Grand Prix race. A computer model was used to predict noise levels at sensitive receptors from race activities. Results showed notable indoor noise interference close to the track without abatement. However, past races in other cities received minimal complaints as the community was aware and engaged in the annual event. Noise abatement options were discussed but not implemented until deemed necessary.

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    Baltimore Grand Prix Race Noise Study

    Christopher Menge

    TRB Committee ADC40 Summer Meeting Denver, Colorado July 2010

    The Noise Study Approach


    Baltimore Racing Development wanted Cadillac Plan

    Irrefutable noise study with full disclosure Reference measurements during Grand Prix Race for vehicle noise emissions Existing ambient noise measurements in study area Full modeling with SoundPLAN and noise contours, with and without noise abatement measures Vibrations assessment for historic Church on the race route Complete report

    Existing Noise Measurements


    ST-2: Church ST-3: Closest Residential

    Existing Noise Measurements

    Old Otterbein (Historic) Church ST-2 (1771 oldest continuously operating church in Baltimore) Existing Leq = 67 dBA

    Reference Vehicle Measurements at Long Beach, CA Grand Prix Race

    Vehicle Noise Emission Levels Measured at Long Beach Grand Prix Race
    Avg. Noise Spectra of Race Cars Measured at Long Beach Grand Prix Maximum Pass-by Level, Normalized to 50 feet
    120
    Unweighted Sound Pressure Level, dB

    110

    100

    90

    80

    dBA

    70

    25

    31.5

    40

    50

    63

    80

    100

    125

    160

    200

    250

    315

    400

    500

    630

    800

    1000

    1250

    1600

    2000

    2500

    3150

    4000

    5000

    6300

    8000

    One-third Octave Band Center Frequency, Hz SWC - Sports Cars FIL - Indy Lights IndyCars

    10000

    Vehicle Noise Emission Levels Measured at Long Beach Grand Prix Race

    Vehicle Type SWC Sports Cars FIL Indy Lights Cars IndyCars

    Number of pass-by events measured 133 202 92

    Range of Lmax pass-by levels at 50 ft. (dBA) 111 - 119 112 - 117 111 - 115

    Mean Emission Level at 50 ft. (dBA, Lmax) 115 114 112

    SoundPLAN Modeling LiDAR Data to Develop Building Heights

    Racing Activity Levels Based on Long Beach Race


    Long Beach Grand Prix Final Race Day Schedule Sunday, April 19, 2009
    8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Qualifying - SPEED World Challenge GT (SWC) 8:40 AM - 9:10 AM Warm Up - IndyCar 9:30 AM - Pre-Race - Firestone Indy Lights 9:40 AM - 10:50 AM Firestone Indy Lights Race - 45 Laps 11:05 AM - 11:30 AM Team Drift Challenge Competition 11:40 AM - 12:30 PM Indy Experience 2 Seater Rides and Pace Cars 12:30 PM Pre-Race - Indy Car 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM IndyCar Race - 85 Laps 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM SPEED World Challenge Race (SWC)

    IndyCar racing activity levels on race day in SoundPLAN

    Noise Predictions and Impact Assessment


    Primary focus on Loud-hour Leq

    Outdoor speech interference in nearest yards Primary focus: speech interference indoors in nearest homes with windows closed

    Ldn (DNL) reported, but not used for impact assessment Talked to city officials at other Grand Prix race venues

    Long Beach Denver

    Predicted Sound Levels at Noise-sensitive Receivers on Final Race Day


    Site ID Ldn
    LT-1 ST-1 ST-2 Church ST-3 Resid. ST-4 Resid. ST-5 ST-6 SP_01 SP_02 SP_03 SP_04 SP_04A SP_05 SP_06 96 82 98 103 85 103 73 99 97 60 100 98 97 83

    A-weighted sound level by metric Loud-hour Leq


    102 88 105 109 92 109 80 106 103 67 106 105 104 90 114 111 109 95 114 110

    Lmax
    107 97 113 118 95 118

    Loudhour Leq contours

    Minimal Noise-induced Vibration Effects at Old Otterbein Church


    Spectra of Baltimore Grand Prix Pass-by Lmax at 85 ft and Perceptible Vibration Criteria
    120
    Un-weighted Sound Pressure Level, dB

    110 100 90 80 70 60
    1000 1600 2500 4000 6300 10000 dBA 25 40 63 100 160 250 400 630

    1/3 Octave Band Center Frequency, Hz


    Sports Cars Indy Lights Cars Perceptible Floor Vibration Perceptible Wall Vibration Perceptible Window Vibration

    Conclusions
    Without abatement notable speech interference with interior loud-hour Leq > 65 dBA (exterior Leq >90 dBA)

    ST-3, ST-5 residences: interior Leq 84 dBA w/ windows closed: Communication distance ~ 1 ft with raised voice

    Locations beyond orange contour (one block or more) generally manageable communication, with interior Leq less than 65 dBA. Adjacent to race route not good for communication

    Loud-hour Leq Contours

    Conclusions
    Long Beach and Denver officials say: no complaints about noise from race cars!! Why?

    Community expectations well managed they know in advance The event occurs only once per year Home rental may be lucrative Its exciting for racing enthusiasts

    Noise Abatement Scenario?

    Noise Abatement Scenario

    Held until need is demonstrated

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