Interior Noise Analysis and Control for Light Aircraft
770445
02/01/1977
- Event
- Content
- This paper describes experimental and analytical studies of the interior noise of twin-engine, propeller-driven, light aircraft. Experimental results indicate that interior noise levels due to propeller noise can be reduced by reduction of engine rpm at constant airspeed (about 3 dB), by synchronization of the twin engines/propellers (up to 12 dB), and by increasing the distances from propeller tip to fuselage. The analytical model described uses modal methods and incorporates the flat-sided geometrical and skin-stringer structural features of light aircraft. Initial results show good agreement with measured noise transmitted into a rectangular box through a flat panel.
- Pages
- 11
- Citation
- Mixson, J., Barton, C., and Vaicaitis, R., "Interior Noise Analysis and Control for Light Aircraft," SAE Technical Paper 770445, 1977, https://doi.org/10.4271/770445.