Propeller and Rotor Noise Testing in Aeroacoustic Wind Tunnels,

Abstract

The availability of newly constructed low-noise aeroacoustic facilities such as the German-Dutch-Windtunnel and the French CERPA 19 Anechoic Open Jet Windtunnel provides excellent experimental possibilities for conducting high-quality acoustic source-studies on aerospace vehicle noise generators. This paper discusses recent and ongoing model-scale research on basic phenomena and applied problems pertaining to the generation and radiation of propeller and helicopter rotor noise. The importance and potential of aeroacoustic wind tunnel experiments in special facilities is stressed, and illustrated mostly by examples of DFVLR and US-Army/DFVLR research projects. Emphasis is also put on the fruitful interrelationship of model-, wind-tunnel and full-scale flight testing.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADP003771

Entities

People

  • F. R. Grosche
  • H. H. Heller
  • M. K. Kallergis
  • R. F. Neubauer
  • W. R. Splettstoesser

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Craft
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Flight Testing
  • Generators
  • Helicopter Rotors
  • Low Noise
  • Noise
  • Noise Generators
  • Propellers
  • Test Facilities
  • Vehicles
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Acoustics.
  • Aerodynamics.
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers