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Determination of Distance from Ground Observer to Aircraft for Acoustic Tests
- Aerospace Standard
- AIR902A
- Reaffirmed
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English
Scope
This document describes a practical system for a user to determine observer-to-aircraft distances. These observer-to-aircraft distances can be either closest point of approach (CPA) distances during field measurements or overhead distances during acoustic certification tests. The system uses a digital camera to record an image of the subject aircraft. A method of using commercial software to obtain the distance from such an image is presented. Potential issues which may affect accuracy are discussed.
Rationale
This revised version replaces AIR902 issued May 1966. This version discusses the use of digital imaging equipment and software which did not exist when the previous AIR902 was written. This version also contains added information on using the distance determination during acoustic tests. The original version used the phrase ‘Minimum Distance’ in the title, but the techniques discussed in this AIR allow users to determine general distances, not just minimums.
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AIR902A has been reaffirmed to comply with the SAE Five-Year Review policy.
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Issuing Committee
A-21 Aircraft Noise Measurement Aviation Emission Modeling
To develop and maintain relevancy of recommended practices for aircraft noise measurement and guidance for modeling of both aircraft noise and aviation emissions and to promote a unified technical approach to support the practical assessment of their impact.
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