ProRAPP: A Computer Program for Propeller/Rotor Noise Prediction 985523
The current emphasis on environment protection by reducing noise pollution has led to stricter noise standards for general aviation aircraft. As a result, there is a growing demand for a computational tool to predict the noise during the design process.
A computer program, called ProRAPP, has been developed for the prediction of noise generated by propeller/rotor blades. The acoustic pressure is calculated using a form of Ffowcs Williams-Hawkings equation which is suitable for numerical implementation. For noise predictions, the observer can either move with the propeller/rotor hub or it can be fixed to the ground. Experimental data from both wind tunnel and flight tests are used to validate the numerical results.
Citation: Taghaddosi, F., Gallman, J., and Agarwal, R., "ProRAPP: A Computer Program for Propeller/Rotor Noise Prediction," SAE Technical Paper 985523, 1998, https://doi.org/10.4271/985523. Download Citation
Author(s):
Farzad Taghaddosi, Judith M. Gallman, Ramesh K. Agarwal
Affiliated:
Wichita State University
Pages: 12
Event:
World Aviation Congress & Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Related Topics:
Business and general aviation aircraft
Noise pollution
Design processes
Propellers and rotors
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