Newport, a popular vacation destination, has partnered with Sorama to tackle growing noise pollution. By integrating AI technology and products from Axis Communications, Sorama, and FF Group, the city aims to reduce traffic noise and enhance road safety.
FF Group’s CAMMRA AI software and DataFactory platform help generate accurate vehicle data in real-time, day or night, to support noise reduction efforts.
The challenge
How can they address the challenge of traffic noise? What actions can local municipalities take to effectively monitor noise pollution and improve road safety?
The solution
Newport, hosting 4 million annual visitors, faces traffic noise due to congestion. To address this, the city implemented an AI-based noise camera solution with the Axis Radar-Video Fusion Camera, powered by CAMMRA AI, Sorama Acoustic Monitors, and the DataFactory platform.
This system helps adjust noise ordinances and improve traffic safety as part of Newport's smart city initiative.
Solution architecture
1. Axis Radar Video Fusion Camera
Monitors vehicle speeds up to 125 mph, integrates with CAMMRA AI for licence plate recognition and speed tracking.
2. CAMMRA AI Application
Recognize vehicle details (make, model, plate) and merge data with speed from the Axis Radar.
3. Sorama L642 Acoustic Monitors
Capture sound levels with 64 microphones and integrate with Axis cameras for detailed vehicle data. Offers integrations with Axis camera, Axis Camera Station and FF DataFactory.
4. DataFactory platform
Collects data on all vehicles, including sound level, licence plate, make, model, colour, speed, vehicle type, GPS coordinates, and time, for analysis to help city officials identify emerging patterns. Aggregates real-time data for enforcement, identifying vehicles that exceed sound limits.
5. Axis Camera Station
Connected to the City Monitoring Centre, providing ready-to-use data from DataFactory for efficient monitoring and response. Offers a single platform to access all data from loud vehicle events, including bookmarked entries for further analysis.
AI-powered technologies
FF Group is tackling traffic noise pollution and improving urban safety via AI-powered technologies
The partnership between the City of Newport, Sorama, Axis Communications, and FF Group is tackling traffic noise pollution and enhancing urban safety through AI-powered technologies.
By integrating tools like the Axis Radar-Video Fusion Camera, CAMMRA AI, and Sorama's acoustic monitoring systems, Newport is proactively managing noise in real-time.
Traffic management and noise regulation
This solution improves quality of life, supports smart city goals, and enables better traffic management and noise regulation enforcement.
With real-time data on vehicle speed, licence plates, and sound levels, Newport can quickly address violations and detect emerging issues, creating a safer and more sustainable urban environment.
