Case Study: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey achieves reliable mass notification and enhanced construction-site safety with Acoustic Technology, Inc.

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey - Customer Case Study

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey faced the challenge of protecting workers and planners during the multi-year reconstruction of the World Trade Center complex, which includes multiple skyscrapers, a transportation hub, retail space and a memorial. In September 2008 Acoustic Technology, Inc. was awarded the contract to provide an emergency mass-notification solution — an outdoor audible alert and intelligible voice-command system — to ensure immediate evacuation and relocation instructions across the dynamic construction site.

Acoustic Technology, Inc. designed and began installing a perimeter-based mass notification system using its proprietary acoustic modeling to ensure site-wide audibility and voice intelligibility while minimizing disruption to the surrounding community. The solution includes a portable control station with backup, wireless RF communications, system supervision, a 24-hour rechargeable battery backup, three high-power 1600 W speaker stations and six 400 W outdoor speaker units; the system meets applicable codes, is operated by Port Authority police, improves rapid notification and site safety, and can be expanded to integrate text and desktop alerts.

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey