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ProRAPP: A Computer Program for Propeller/Rotor Noise Prediction
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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.
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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.Also In
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