"Since its inception in 1993 the SNC has grown from a local event initiated by the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board, to a global conference that attracts delegates and speakers from around the world."
conference program
The AANA Spring Noise Conference consists of 1 day of workshops & training sessions, and 2 1/2 days of plenary & technical sessions. The purpose of the Spring Noise Conference is to provide a forum for industry, government, public, academics and acoustical professionals worldwide to share experiences and innovations in environmental and occupational noise identification, measurement, regulation and control.
As with our previous conferences, we place a specific emphasis on practical and applicable aspects of acoustical science, rather than the theoretical aspects which are well covered at other forums.
| Monday, May 23 2011 | Tuesday, May 24 2011 | |
| 8:00 - 8:30 | Registration | Registration |
| 8:30 - 12:00 | INCE Fundamentals Exam Preparation | INCE Board Certification Exam Part I | Basic Acoustics I |
Practical Understanding & Application of Noise Regulations | Hearing Conservation I |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Lunch | Lunch |
| 13:00 - 16:30 | INCE Fundamentals Exam | INCE Board Certification Exam Part II | Basic Acoustics II |
Practical Understanding & Application of Noise Regulations | Hearing Conservation II |
| Evening Activity | Sound Ride |
Technical sessions are organized by topic area and run concurrently in two presentation rooms. Delegates who submitted an approved paper make 25 minute presentations. Excursions, such as sound walks guided by an acoustic ecology expert, are also offered during these times.
| Wednesday, May 25 2011 | Thursday, May 26 2011 | Friday, May 27 2011 | |
| 7:30 - 8:00 | Registration | Registration | Registration |
| 8:00 - 8:30 | Opening Remarks | Opening Remarks | Opening Remarks |
| 8:30 - 9:15 | Plenary Speaker: Dr Poppy Crum |
Plenary Speaker: Dr Geoff Leventhall |
Plenary Speaker: Dr Lily Wang |
| 9:15 - 10:00 | Plenary Speaker: Dr George Maling Jr. |
Plenary Speaker: Erwin Hartog van Banda |
Plenary Speaker: Dr Malcolm Smith |
| 10:00 - 10:30 | Coffee Break | Coffee Break | Coffee Break |
| 10:30 - 12:00 (Sessions) | Heavy Industry Noise | Student Papers | Industrial & Occupational Noise | Power Generation Noise | Architectural Acoustics | Transportation, Infrastructure & Manufacturing |
| 12:00 - 12:30 | Lunch Speaker: Colin Davison | Lunch Speaker: Dave Keenan | Closing Remarks |
| 12:30 - 13:30 | Lunch | Lunch |
| 13:30 - 15:00 (Sessions) | Heavy Industry Noise | Ecology, Environment & Wildlife | Noise Regulations, Standards & Policies | Vibration & Low Frequency Noise |
| 15:00 - 15:30 | Coffee Break | Coffee Break |
| 15:30 - 17:00 (Sessions) | Noise Regulations, Standards & Policies | Noise Modelling & Measurement Techniques | Community, Public Health & Education | Vibration & Low Frequency Noise |
| Evening Activity | Wine & Cheese Reception | Banff Centre Tour |
excursions
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Sound Ride - New! Led by acoustic ecologist Marcia Epstein, delegates will be offered an opportunity to take in a scenic horseback ride listening to the environment of the Canadian Rockies. |
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Alphorn Performance Conference delegates will be offered the opportunity to take in a performance by Calgary CPO's own Bill Hopson. |
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Tour of the Banff Arts Centre - Back by Popular Demand! SNC and the Audio Engineering Society are jointly planning a tour of the Banff Arts Centre and presentation by a featured speaker. |
Wine & Cheese Reception
Our key networking event for conference delegates. The reception is hosted directly after the technical sessions on Wednesday at the impressive Mt. Stephan Hall (adjacent to our conference rooms). Speakers, delegates and conference organizers enjoy delicious appetizers and good conversation before heading out to explore Banff for the evening.plenary speakers
Local and international experts present information on the innovations and issues in their areas of expertise. This year speaker specialties include wind turbine noise, low frequency noise, noise control, European noise regulations and architectural acoustics.
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Dr. Poppy Crum Senior Scientist, Dolby Laboratories, San Francisco |
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Dr. George Maling Jr. Managing Director Emeritus, Institute of Noise Control Engineering of the USA |
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Dr. Geoff Leventhall Infrasound and Low Frequency Noise Consultant & Former President of the Institute of Acoustics |
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Erwin Hartog van Banda DGMR, Director of Software and IT |
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Dr. Lily Wang Associate Professor, Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction |
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Dr. Malcolm Smith ISVR Consulting, University of Southampton |
lunch speakers
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Colin Davison Owner Stealth Acoustical & Emission Control Inc. |
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Dave Keenan Senior Industrial Hygiene Specialist for Western North America Dow Chemical |
vendor expo
New to this year's conference, the exhibition area is tucked between the plenary speaker and coffee break areas for convenient perusing during breaks in the conference program.- 2011 Vendor ListClick here to learn more about the vendors that will be at the 2011 Spring Noise Conference
