A new model for Blade-Vortex Interaction noise generation during maneuvering flight is developed in this paper. Acoustic and performance data from both flight and wind tunnels are used to derive a non-dimensional and analytical performance/acoustic model that describes BVI noise in steady flight. The model is extended to transient maneuvering flight (pure pitch and roll transients) by using quasisteady assumptions throughout the prescribed maneuvers. Ground noise measurements, taken during maneuvering flight of a Bell 206B helicopter, show that many of the noise radiation details are captured. The result is a computationally efficient Blade-Vortex Interaction noise model with sufficient accuracy to account for transient maneuvering flight. The code can be run in real time to predict transient maneuver noise and is suitable for use in an acoustic mission-planning tool.


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    Title :

    A Semi-Empirical Noise Modeling Method for Helicopter Maneuvering Flight Operations


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    Conference:

    American Helicopter Society 68th Annual Forum and Technology Display ; 2012 ; Fort Worth, TX, United States


    Publication date :

    2012-05-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


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