Subscale model tests and a numerical investigation are performed to predict and attenuate the acoustic level of the Epsilon launch vehicle at liftoff. Requirements for the subscale model test to predict a full-scale acoustic environment are investigated, and then the scale size of the model test is set at 1/42. The launch pads employed herein are designed to attenuate reflection of the Mach wave radiated from the free jet and the acoustic wave due to the jet's impinging on the flame deflector. When comparing the acoustic result taken at the fairing location with that at three different altitudes, 9De, 14De, and 22De, where De represents the nozzle exit diameter, the acoustic level observed at 14De is the highest and exceeds the design requirement at all frequencies. It is revealed from the numerical analysis that the reflection of Mach waves radiating from the free jet within the flame path is the dominant acoustic source. A front cover is attached to the vertical flame path to shield the Mach wave radiation, and 3 dB attenuation in the overall sound pressure level is achieved. The design methods and the knowledge obtained in this study are valid for the design of the launch pad to attenuate liftoff acoustics.


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    Title :

    Study on Acoustic Prediction and Reduction of Epsilon Launch Vehicle at Liftoff




    Publication date :

    2015




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English



    Classification :

    Local classification TIB:    770/7040
    BKL:    55.60 Raumfahrttechnik



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