Abstract
Resolving community noise problems requires not only accurate data about noise impacts, but also demands an effective means of communicating this information to decision-makers. The Interactive Sound Information System (ISIS) is a ‘‘new media’’ package designed to explain and demystify the complex metrics used to describe noise impacts. Central to the ISIS package is the idea that ‘‘real’’ noise examples, shaped to reflect local situations, are the very best way to build an understanding of noise management issues. The system has been used effectively by governmental agencies and noise management specialists as a means of delivering information that is both understandable and technically accurate. The United States Air Force, in association with the FAA, has supported development of an expanded version of the program that incorporates state-of-the-art multimedia technology. The new version of the program is designed for a wide audience, and its operation does not demand technical expertise. It uses the 3-D viewing capabilities of the Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML). The updated software is built on the Java platform, giving the package both modularity and Internet capabilities. The program links to airport and highway noise prediction models.
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