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Product Data Predictor LimA V2019
Product Data Predictor LimA V2019
Product Data Predictor LimA V2019
PRODUCT INFORMATION:
PREDICTOR™–LIMA™ SOFTWARE SUITE
VERSION 2019
The Predictor-LimA Software Suite is the complete The suite bundles the intuitive Predictor software and
solution for all environmental noise projects. Noise flexible LimA system in one powerful, integrated, state-
predictions for industry, roads, railways, aircraft and of-the-art package that provides the best solution for
wind turbines are all supported. The software is used by whichever project you have, from small-scale industrial
acoustic consultants, environmental authorities, heavy situations to large-scale city noise mapping. Predictor-
industries and educational institutes. LimA use the state-of-the-art LimA calculation cores
with huge capacity and high calculation speed so that
you get results quickly while reducing your investment
in computing power.
The suite bundles the following software in one state-of- The suite offers three implementations:
the-art software package: 1. Predictor: For all calculation standards supported
•• Predictor: Intuitive software for environmental by Predictor. With the intuitive and powerful
noise prediction and mapping; uses the powerful Predictor user interface, projects that require the
LimA calculation cores. Predictor supports 20 calculation standards supported by Predictor, can
calculation standards. be handled quickly and easily.
•• LimA: Modular and flexible system for 2. LimA: For calculation standards not supported by
environmental noise prediction and mapping. Predictor. In addition to the calculation standards
LimA supports 30 calculation standards. supported by Predictor, LimA also supports
•• Acoustic Determinator: Software for the German and East European standards.
determination of sound power levels according to 3. LimA integrated in other (GIS) systems: For
several Measurement methods including ISO implementing environmental noise calculation
3744, 3746 and 8297. and analysis functionality in other systems.
Modular and flexible, LimA is the preferred
Predictor and LimA can be used as separate stand- software for system integration.
alone applications or as one integrated application
by using the LimA-Link option in Predictor. Because Acoustic Determinator can be used as stand-alone
Predictor and LimA both use the same fast LimA software as well as in conjunction with Predictor and
calculation cores, there is no difference in calculation LimA.
speed or capacity.
Predictor-LimA Standard
(Type AU-7810-G):
Enables you to calculate
standard-sized models for
Analyst Method (Included in all Predictor-LimA additional workstations within the same network
configurations): environment as the main Predictor-LimA package,
This method has advanced GIS-like functionality for for increased calculation speed of large and very
organising, accumulating, viewing, analysing and large models
exporting of noise maps (Fig. 23). •• LimA Graphical User Interface AU-BZ-5700:
Enables use of LimA on a second computer for
The Analyst method enables you to obtain data that the creation and viewing of models and results
is required according to the EU Environmental Noise created using the main Predictor-LimA software
Directive without the need for an expensive GIS system. suite
Cumulated and difference maps can be created. All
maps can be combined with demographic GIS data files Customized Versions and Add-ons
to determine noise exposure. Results from different Upon request, customized versions and add-ons can be
calculation software can be imported and combined. developed for all software within the Predictor and LimA
software suite. Examples of customer-specific add-ons
Optional Software Packages for LimA:
•• LimA Aircraft Module AU-BZ-5441: Enables •• Single file convertors for: ArcGIS, ArcView®,
calculation of aircraft noise in accordance with ArcInfo®, Atlas GIS™, GeoMedia®, MapInfo®,
ECAC Doc. 29 and the German AzB method, and MOSS/MX, SICAD® SD, SICAD SQD, SoundPLAN®
allows simulation of a moving point source (ASCII), VISUM®, ESZI and GRANIS
•• Calculation Client AU-BZ-5552: Enables Predictor- •• LimA sol: Solar radiation and shadowing analysis
LimA Advanced Type AU-7810-B calculation •• AUSTAL, IMMISnet, IMMISLuft: Air quality and
licenses with 2-core support on two additional meteorological modelling modules
workstations within the same network •• Support of Web Feature Services (WFS-T) and
environment as the main Predictor-LimA package, Web Coverage Services (WCS), in order to
for increased calculation speed of large and very exchange data with external servers via the
large models Internet
•• Calculation Client AU-BZ-5552: Enables Predictor •• Automated macros for advanced geometrical
LimA Advanced Type AU-7810-B to use handling.
calculation licenses with 4-core support on two
PROJECT INPUT
•• Customized project settings, based on •• Digitize data on screen or on tableau
configurable template •• Attribute input supports database link, text list
•• Bookkeeping of user actions in user related log link (using Ident of up to 64 characters)
files as well as central project log file •• Command loops help to efficiently edit large
•• Selectable sub-sets of objects and regulations number of objects (for example, add 3 m height
•• Support of automated merge of data setup or to all buildings of height 12 m in a certain region)
modified by several people in parallel •• More than 40 “Geometry Processing Features”
•• Customizable template files preset dialog menus (simple ones such as “move polygon” or complex
depending on intended task ones such as “concatenate facade segments into
•• Automated workflows support fully automated buildings”)
processing of complex tasked •• Supporting the most complex terrain modelling
•• Semi-automated workflows can guide user action features (contour lines, embankments,
•• User-defined DLL will support any kind of object escarpment edges, terrain construction lines
attribute manipulation (for example, design (reshaping terrain, e.g., along planed road),
emission model based on new object “bus lane” regular or irregular grid)
with extra attributes)
•• Tracking of model modifications, using attributes
such as User, Date, Period of validity, Origin of
data, Modification index
Macros: Support complex geometry processing (e.g., •• User control of result quality while tuning speed
“create embankment along a number of adjacent •• Server concept for up to 250 LimA servers in a
non-parallel 3D railway tracks” or “pass on attribute network environment
information to matching objects”) •• Scalable report tables offer deep insight into
Open Data Structure: For background or project calculation, separately showing detailed geometry
related database for: parameters of the sound path for each reflection
•• Meteorological data and listing relevant reflectors. Also supporting
•• Emission Spectra visual check
•• Reflection and transmission loss •• During each calculation a model file is created
•• Directivity including frequency related and which keeps track of the data how it has been
omnidirectional (5/10 degree resolution) used after all internal processing
directivity of loudspeakers •• Wide range of analysis features, including:
•• Reverse Engineering defines source levels from
Import/Export: Vector/attribute data from DXF measurements in complex environment with
(AutoCAD®), SHAPE (GIS), measurement data from respect to background noise, multiple unknown
Sound Level Meters Types 2260/ 2250, TNM (FHWA), sources (octaves supported)
KML (Google Earth), Predictor models •• Fixing quotas to optimize industrial land use next
to settlements
VIEWING AND VERIFICATION •• Uncertainty analysis with respect to a range of
•• Bitmaps in foreground or background influences
•• Colour and pen coding according to attributes •• Optimizing barriers (also grouped barriers) with
•• Automated guidance to objects recognized as respect to interaction of screening effects
critical during model setup in calculation core •• Non-stationary sources (checking for worth or
•• 3D OpenGL viewing with moving camera on track best position)
or automated collection of screenshots for •• Finding optimal positions for a source with
sensitive positions respect to surround settlements (find suitable
•• Video-style display of changes in noise maps (for wind park position)
example, aircraft bypass) •• Create “logical” noise maps, showing the areas
•• Automated statistics on objects and attribute where certain sources or “noise emitter groups”
content contribute the dominant noise level
•• Manipulation of objects can be automatically •• Instant Noise Map, using measurement to
reported to any text file automatically adjust a noise map
CONFIGURATION OVERVIEW
Type 7810-B Type 7810-A Type 7810-G Type 7810-C Type 7810-I
Cores‡ 8 4 2 4 2
LimA software √ √ √ X X
Acoustic Determinator
√ √ O O O
Type 7816
LimA Aircraft Module
O O O X X
BZ‐5441
LimA Graphic User
O O O X X
Interface BZ‐5700
LimAarc ArcGIS Plug‐in
O O O
WT‐9686
Calculation Client
O X X X X
BZ‐5552 (2*4 cores)
* Methods implemented in Predictor: Analyst, CNOSSOS, Harmonoise, ISO 9613 (Full octave, 1/3 octave and Road), CRTN (UK/NZ/TRL), DAL 32,
RMR – SRM2 (1996 and 2012), NMPB – 2008 (road/rail), XPS 31 – 133 (road/rail), BS 5228, HJ2.4-2009, TNM (32 bit), ENM-link (32bit);
* Methods implemented in LimA: CNOSSOS, Harmonoise, ISO 9613, CRTN, DAL 32, RMR – SRM2, NMPB – 2008, XPS 31 – 133, BS 5228, MSZ
15036, RLS 90 (including draft 2016), DIN 18005, RVS 3.02, UT2.1 – 302, VDI 2714 – 2720 – 2571, OAL 28, SCHALL 03 (1990 and 2014), AKUSTIK
04, TRANSRAPID, OAL 20, CRN, MSZ 2904, VBUS, VBUSch, VBUF and VBUI
† Size per model without tiling:
Advanced – not limited for Predictor when using the ISO 9613, DAL32 and RMR-RM2 methods. For all other Predictor methods and all LimA
methods the size is 200,000 emittors and 1,000,000 obstacle or terrain edges; Plus – 12,000 emittors and 60,000 obstacle edges and 1,000,000
obstacle or terrain edges;
Standard – 4,000 emittors and 20,000 obstacle edges and 1,000,000 obstacle or terrain edges.
For LimA 64 bit the advanced model size is increased to 437,500 emittors and 2,187,500 obstacle or terrain edges
‡ The maximum number of logical processors (cores) used for the calculation. For additional cores, contact your local EMS Brüel & Kjær
representative
ORDERING INFORMATION
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES
Type AU-2250 Hand-held Analyzer
Type AU-2270 Hand-held Analyzer
SERVICES
AU-7810-B-MS1 Predictor-LimA Advanced, Support AU-7810-X-100 Upgrade from 7810-C to 7810-A
and Upgrade Agreement (1 year) (both version 2019)
AU-7810-B-MS2 Upgrade to Version 2019 from AU-7810-X-200 Upgrade from 7810-A to 7810-B
Version 12 including 7810-B-MS1 (both version 2019)
AU-7810-A-MS1 Predictor-LimA Plus, Support and AU-7810-X-300 Upgrade from 7810-G to 7810-A
Upgrade Agreement (1 year) (both version 2019)
AU-7810-A-MS2 Upgrade to Version 2019 from AU-BZ-5441-MS1 LimA Aircraft Module, Support and
Version 12 including 7810-A-MS1 Upgrade Agreement (1 year)
AU-7810-G-MS1 Predictor-LimA Standard, Support AU-BZ-5441-MS2 Upgrade to Version 2019 from
and Upgrade Agreement (1 year) Version 12 including BZ-5441-MS1
AU-7810-G-MS2 Upgrade to Version 2019 from AU-BZ-5552-MS1 Predictor-LimA Calculation Client,
Version 12 including 7810-G-MS1 Support and Upgrade Agreement (1
AU-7810-C-MS1 Predictor-LimA ISO Plus, Support and year)
Upgrade Agreement (1 year) AU-BZ-5552-MS2 Upgrade to Version 2019 from
AU-7810-C-MS2 Upgrade to Version 2019 from Version 12 including BZ-5552-MS1
Version 12 including 7810-C-MS1 AU-BZ-5700-MS1 LimA Module 5 (Graphic User
AU-7810-I-MS1 Predictor-LimA ISO Standard, Interface), Support and Upgrade
Support and Upgrade Agreement (1 Agreement (1 year)
year) Predictor-LimA training courses
AU-7810-I-MS2 Upgrade to Version 2019 from Calculation and mapping training courses
Version 12 including 7810-I-MS1
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