Helicopter Rotor Rotational Noise Prediction and Correlation. Volume 1. Rotational Noise Prediction and Correlation Under Nonuniform Inflow Conditions

Abstract

The results of a measurement, prediction, and correlation study of rotational noise of the Sikorsky NH-3A compound helicopter are presented. Measured and predicted levels correlated well for the first four harmonics of rotor noise during forward flight. Harmonic levels above the fourth could not be extracted from the measured noise data for correlation. Predicted levels grossly underestimated measured levels for low-altitude hover due to acoustic directionality and near-field effects, and due to aerodynamic ground effects. Harmonics of differential pressure are tabulated for up to 30 harmonics of revolution of the main rotor (30/rev) at each of 25 locations on a main rotor blade. Spanwide locations of the measured differential pressures are 40%, 75%, 85%, 95%, and 98%. Flight conditions are 165 knots, 190 knots, and hover IGE.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0880675

Entities

People

  • Ronald G. Schlegel
  • William E. Bausch

Organizations

  • United Technologies Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Computer Programs
  • Data Acquisition
  • Data Processing
  • Data Reduction
  • Doppler Effect
  • Helicopter Rotors
  • Measurement
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Pressure Transducers
  • Processing Equipment
  • Recording Systems
  • Test Equipment

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Acoustics.
  • Aerodynamics.
  • Aerospace Engineering