Noise Measurement Flight Test for Boeing Vertol 234/CH 47-D Helicopter: Data/Analyses
Abstract
This report documents the results of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) noise measurement flight test program with the Boeing- Vertol CH-47D helicopter. The report contains documentary sections describing the acoustical characteristics of the subject helicopter and provides analyses and discussions addressing topics ranging from acoustical propagation to environmental impact of helicopter noise. This test program was designed to address a series of objectives including: (1) acquisition of acoustical data for use in assessing heliport environment impact, (2) documentation of directivity characteristics for static operations of helicopters, (3) establishment of ground-to-ground and air-to-ground acoustical propagation relationships for helicopters, (4) determination of noise event duration influences on energy dose acoustical metrics, (5) examination of the differences between noise measured by a surface mounted microphone and a microphone mounted at a height of four feet (1.2 meters), and (6) documentation of noise levels acquired using international helicopter noise certification test procedures.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA148172
Entities
People
- J. S. Newman
- K. R. Beattie
- T. L. Bland
Organizations
- Federal Aviation Administration