Interactive Graphics Use in Traffic Noise Modeling
Publication: Journal of Transportation Engineering
Volume 109, Issue 2
Abstract
Highway noise predictive modeling has evolved dramatically in recent years. Current state‐of‐the‐art models require the extensive use of three dimensional (X,Y,Z) coordinate data to represent roadways, barriers, and receivers. Introduction of incorrect data is all too common when using such models, because of the need to transfer information from maps to coding forms to computer files. To overcome these problems, the Vanderbilt University Transportation Research Group has developed an interactive computer graphics program, VUPLOT designed to plot coordinate data in plan (X,Y) or profile (X,Z) view. One subroutine of VUPLOT permits the plotting of STAMINA (Standard Method in Noise Reduction computer program)‐type input files or selective plotting of roadways, barrier, or receiver files. Another subroutine overwrites roadway segment noise level contributions to the overall Leq value at a particular receiver, upon a plan view plot of the prediction scenario. This paper examines in detail the interactive use of VUPLOT and its subroutines.
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Journal of Transportation Engineering
Volume 109 • Issue 2 • March 1983
Pages: 179 - 195
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Copyright © 1983 ASCE.
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Published online: Mar 1, 1983
Published in print: Mar 1983
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