Solution details
Platform:
Desktop
Description:
Cellular Expert Desktop Sound is a dedicated ArcGIS Pro extension designed to simulate and analyze the propagation of siren-generated sound in outdoor environments. Tailored specifically for civil defense, emergency warning systems, and municipal public safety applications, this tool enables engineering-grade acoustic modeling directly within the Esri ArcGIS Pro desktop environment. At its core, the module implements the ISO 9613-2 standard, the industry benchmark for estimating outdoor sound attenuation due to terrain, ground type, atmospheric conditions, and man-made or natural obstacles. This ensures that all acoustic calculations are accurate, repeatable, and aligned with internationally accepted methods for environmental noise assessment. Engineers and planners use Cellular Expert Desktop Sound to model the performance of siren systems deployed in cities, towns, and industrial zones. By defining key acoustic source parameters – such as sound power level, spectral characteristics, and directivity – users can simulate how far and how clearly sirens will be heard under varying topographical and meteorological conditions. The tool takes into account terrain elevation, land cover (e.g., urban surfaces, vegetation), and 3D objects (such as buildings) to determine the resulting sound pressure levels (SPL) throughout the area of interest. The outputs are visualized as raster layers directly within ArcGIS Pro, enabling the user to assess audibility zones, identify coverage gaps, and support evidence-based decisions for system expansion or repositioning. Whether planning a new warning network or evaluating existing coverage in response to demographic or environmental changes, Cellular Expert Desktop Sound provides a rigorous, spatially-aware foundation for sound-based risk communication strategies. Combining geospatial intelligence with standardized acoustic science, this tool empowers national security agencies, local governments, and emergency planners with a clear understanding of how warning sirens will perform in real-world conditions – ensuring that vital alerts reach the populations they are intended to protect.
Industries:
Defense,Homeland Security,Public Safety