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Estimating Jet Noise

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 June 2016

G. M. Coles
G. M. Coles*
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Rolls-Royce Limited
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Summary

A large number of far-field jet noise measurements obtained over a considerable period of time are presented, correlated in such a manner that they may be used to provide a complete noise assessment for any jet of which the performance parameters are known. The data are presented in two sections, one dealing with the problem of a static source near ground level, the other dealing with the case of a source in flight.

Much of the data was derived from Avon engine tests, but a wide range of other jet noise sources has also been encompassed. Comparisons are drawn which show good correlation to exist between the overall sound pressure levels produced by jets of all sizes. It appears also that even the spectra quoted, which are based only on Avon measurements, are valid over a fairly wide range of jet sizes and are not peculiar to the Avon engine.

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Research Article
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Aeronautical Quarterly , Volume 14 , Issue 1 , February 1963, pp. 1 - 16
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Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society. 1963

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