CadnaA

CadnaA, developed by DataKustik GmbH, is a software solution designed to calculate, present, assess, and predict environmental noise. According to the vendor, CadnaA offers a comprehensive solution for noise calculations in various settings, including industrial sites, road and railway networks, airports, and urbanized areas. The product is intended for companies and organizations of all sizes, ranging from small consulting firms to large industrial companies, engineering firms, acoustical consultants, and universities. It is utilized by acousticians, noise consultants, environmental consultants, traffic engineers, and urban planners to analyze and manage noise-related challenges.

Key Features

Cloud Licensing (CL): CadnaA offers flexible cloud licensing options, allowing users to extend fixed licenses via the internet. According to the vendor, users can access their licenses remotely and even utilize virtual environments such as Amazon AWS or Microsoft Azure. Monthly or annual subscriptions are available.

On-Premise Licensing (PL): CadnaA provides the option to build individual licenses for on-premise use. These licenses are secured with a hardware USB dongle and can be purchased as a one-time investment. According to the vendor, optional software maintenance is available to keep users up to date with the latest features and enhancements. Both local and server dongles are supported.

CadnaA CL Industry: This specialized version of CadnaA is designed for acousticians focusing on industrial installations. It includes calculation standards for noise type Industry and allows users to input sources as points, lines, or areas with various emission options. Emission data can be easily imported from .txt or .xlsx files, and the Object Tree feature enables efficient project organization. Additional functions, such as the definition of directivity for loudspeakers and calculation of 1/3 octave band width, enhance the versatility of this industry-specific module.

CadnaA CL Road: CadnaA CL Road incorporates calculation standards specific to road noise. It simplifies the input of emission data based on road-specific parameters and enables the modeling and calculation of tunnel openings with industrial sources. Detailed traffic data, including different hours, speed limits, and road width, can be inputted for accurate analysis. The software also facilitates the evaluation of road gradient correction based on 3D geometry and allows the assessment of buildings with automatic receiver placement.

CadnaA CL City: CadnaA CL City is designed for noise calculations where industry, road, and railway noise are relevant. It includes calculation standards for noise type Railway and offers convenient input of emission data based on railway-specific parameters. The software features an extensive library with pre-defined train classes and allows users to calculate tunnel openings based on industrial sources. Additionally, bridges can be created as screening objects along the track. The software enables the evaluation of multiple source effects, considering all four noise types, and supports the import of radar tracks from FANOMOS for flight track analysis. EU Strategic Noise Mapping capabilities with Options X and L are also included.

CadnaA CL City & Airport: CadnaA CL City & Airport is designed for noise calculations of airports and urban areas. It incorporates calculation standards for noise type Aircraft and simplifies the modeling of airports, aircraft routes, and ground operations. The software includes an extensive aircraft noise and performance database and supports the import of radar tracks from FANOMOS for flight track analysis. According to the vendor, it enables the evaluation of multiple source effects, considering all four noise types. EU Strategic Noise Mapping capabilities with Options X and L are also included. Moreover, the software allows the calculation of noise based on real flights with Option FLG-Radar Tracks.

CadnaA CL CALC: CadnaA CL CALC is designed to outsource calculations to another machine, providing scalability and efficient processing. It includes all calculation standards for all noise types and allows users to calculate features of various options if available on the main license. According to the vendor, the software supports scalable CPU power with virtual machines like Amazon AWS or Microsoft Azure and enables convenient batch processing of files for calculation.