Sonic Boom™® Sound Testing

CEproof, Recreational Craft Directive consultants and suppliers of CE-Pro professional software for RCD Compliance, now has another tool to help boat builders meet the requirements of the amended RCD 2003-44-EC Directive.

The Sonic Boom™® has been invented by the company to make the process of sound testing semi-displacement and planning craft under 24m simple and cost effective.

The Sonic Boom™® consists of an inflatable boom that is 25m long with Type 1 approved sound measuring equipment mounted in a waterproof box at one end. To test a boat it is simply a case of the helmsman making a few port and starboard passes at the other end of the boom whilst the sound equipment is continually recording the results. It can be used free-floating or anchored, on inland or coastal water, and takes just minutes to inflate.

The Sonic Boom™®, whilst undergoing trials in Southampton Water, was inspected by Terry Egginton of Notified Body HPi, who commented: "The Sonic Boom™® will provide accurate and reliable results that we are very happy to accept."

Craig Morris, managing director of CEproof. and inventor of the Sonic Boom™®, has confirmed that CEproof offices in strategic locations across Europe have ordered the Boom and will be able to carry out sound testing in various European countries.

The Sonic Boom™® is a simple to use and accurate method of ensuring that your boat meets the requirements of ISO Standard 14509. The system does not rely on overly complicated electronics and ensures that the craft being tested is the correct distance away from the sound measuring equipment.

The Sonic Boom™® is available for purchase by boat builders and by surveyors offering compliance testing services in certain locations.

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