Our Noise and Vibration Monitoring service provides advanced solutions for the continuous control of acoustic and vibrational levels, with particular expertise in Environmental Monitoring Plans (EMP) for large infrastructure projects and instrumentation for long-term monitoring.

Environmental Monitoring Plans for Large Projects

EMP design and implementation: We develop comprehensive Environmental Monitoring Plans for major infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with authorization requirements and current environmental regulations.

Pre-construction, construction, and post-construction monitoring:

  • Pre-construction phase: Characterization of the existing acoustic and vibration climate before the start of works
  • Construction phase: Continuous monitoring during project execution to verify compliance with limits
  • Post-construction phase: Long-term monitoring to assess the actual impact of the completed project
  • Periodic reporting to competent authorities according to predefined schedules

Large infrastructure projects:

  • Highways and ring roads: Monitoring acoustic impact on residential areas
  • High-speed railway lines: Noise and vibration control during construction and operation
  • Airports: Aircraft noise monitoring according to ICAO regulations
  • Ports and terminals: Assessment of port activity impact
  • Power plants: Control of acoustic emissions from production facilities
  • Wind farms: Monitoring aerodynamic noise from turbines

Instrumentation for Long-Term Monitoring

Autonomous monitoring stations: We provide complete kits for continuous monitoring, designed to operate independently for extended periods under harsh environmental conditions.

Technical features of the kits:

  • Class 1 sound level meters with IEC 61672 certification
  • Tri-axial accelerometers for structural and environmental vibrations
  • Power supply systems solar-powered with backup batteries
  • Data transmission GSM/4G/5G for remote monitoring
  • Environmental protection IP65/IP67 for outdoor installations
  • Local storage for data backup in case of network interruptions

Specialized Monitoring Services

Construction site and building activity monitoring:

  • Assessment of acoustic and vibration impact from construction activities
  • Verification of compliance with authorization requirements
  • Proactive complaint management and communication with local communities

Event and public gathering monitoring:

  • Control of sound levels during concerts, festivals, and public events
  • Dynamic management of audio levels to comply with emission limits
  • Post-event reporting to demonstrate compliance with permits
  • Support for organizers in managing acoustic impact

Industrial monitoring:

  • Continuous monitoring of acoustic and vibration emissions from industrial plants
  • Identification of anomalies and optimization of production processes
  • Support in managing relationships with surrounding communities
  • Assistance with environmental permits and AIA renewals

Urban environmental monitoring:

  • Long-term assessment of the acoustic climate in urban areas
  • Monitoring the effectiveness of acoustic mitigation measures
  • Support in defining action plans for environmental noise
  • Dynamic acoustic mapping for urban planning

Regulations and Authorizations

Regulatory references for EMP:

  • Legislative Decree 152/2006 – Environmental Code
  • Law 447/95 – Framework law on noise pollution
  • Prime Ministerial Decree 14/11/1997 – Limit values for sound sources
  • SNPA Guidelines for Environmental Monitoring Plans
  • Directive 2011/92/EU – Environmental Impact Assessment

Application Sectors

Transport infrastructure:

  • Highways, ring roads, and expressways
  • Conventional and high-speed railway lines
  • Civil and military airports
  • Commercial and tourist ports

Energy plants:

  • Thermoelectric and cogeneration plants
  • Onshore and offshore wind farms
  • Large-scale photovoltaic systems
  • Hydroelectric power plants

Extractive industries:

  • Stone quarries and aggregates
  • Mines and extraction activities
  • Material processing plants
  • Landfills and waste treatment facilities

Benefits of Professional Monitoring

  • Guaranteed and documented regulatory compliance
  • Proactive management of environmental issues
  • Reduced risk of disputes and penalties
  • Decision-making support based on objective data
  • Transparent communication with stakeholders and communities
  • Operational optimization through data analysis

Service Deliverables

EMP documentation:

  • Monitoring Plan with detailed methodologies and timelines
  • Periodic reports in accordance with authorization requirements
  • Georeferenced database of all collected data
  • Non-compliance reports with proposed corrective actions
  • Final reports for closure of monitoring phases

Technical support:

  • Installation and maintenance of monitoring kits
  • 24/7 support for emergency and fault management
  • Staff training on monitoring systems
  • Regulatory consulting for legislative updates
  • Support in relations with regulatory authorities

Contact AC Acustica for specialized consulting on Noise and Vibration Monitoring.