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OFFICE OF RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY AT THE TURNER-FAIRBANK HIGHWAY RESEARCH CENTER

Traffic Noise Model Development

Project Information

Project ID:
FHWA-PROJ-19-0052
Project Abstract:

The Federal Highway Administration's traffic noise model (TNM), is a regulatory tool for conducting noise studies on Type I and II projects. Volpe will support FHWA’s development of TNM 3.0 and future versions, including the graphical user interface (GUI), database, and acoustics. This support involves providing research and guidance on database requirements for the core acoustics, design intents for various components of the GUI, and model acoustic improvements. Those improvements include the integration of the roadway construction noise model (RCNM) into TNM 3.1 and other improvements informed by research tasks related to roadway noise source heights (tire, engine, exhaust splits) and reference energy mean emission levels (REMEL) for different pavements and vehicle types.

Project Status:
Active
Project Funding Amount (Contract Award Amount):
$331,430.00
Start Date:
End Date:
Public Access Plan:
Yes
Grant/Contract ID:
  • 693JJ319N300053
FHWA Program Area:
  • Planning, Environment, and Realty
Fiscal Year / AMRP Program / AMRP Activity:
  • FY 2002-2022 / Planning, Environment, and Realty / Modeling and Analysis Tools
FHWA Activity:
  • Analysis, Modeling, and Simulation
  • Data and Analysis
Project Outputs:

Software:

  • TNM 3.0
  • TNM 3.1
  • Future Versions TBD

Publications:

  • Fact Sheet (TNM 3.0 and TNM 3.1)
  • FAQ (3 and 3.1)
  • Validation Report (3.0)
  • Technical Manual (3.0 and 3.1)
  • XML Report (3.1)
  • Change Log (3.1)
  • User's Guide (3.0 and 3.1)
  • Getting Started Guide (3.0)
Project Outcomes/Impact:
  • Improves accuracy of model predictions at low and high frequencies.
  • Enhances features and functionality of the TNM software.
  • Allows for future model enhancements to be implemented more efficiently.
  • Improves integration with current analyst workflows, including use of GIS data.

AMRP = Annual Modal Research Plan

Contact Information

First Name:
Cecilia
Last Name:
Ho
Phone Number:
202-366-9862
Email Address:
Cecilia.Ho@dot.gov
Team:
Air Quality and Transportation Conformity Team
Office:
Office of Natural Environment
Office Code:
HEPN-10

Management Organizations

Sponsor Organization

Organization Role:
Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty - Office of Natural Environment
Contact Role:
Contract Office Representative
Contact:
Ho, Cecilia

Managing Organization

Organization Role:
Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty - Office of Natural Environment
Contact Role:
Contract Office Representative

Performing Organization

Organization Role:
Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty - Office of Natural Environment
Contact Role:
Contract Office Representative

Deliverables

Links to Project Reports: