A New Rational Approach to Jet Noise Reduction

Abstract:

This paper offers a new rational approach to jet noise suppression methodology. The tools required to implement such an approach are discussed. These involve the use of global velocimetry to measure those Lighthill turbulent stress tensor terms thought most important to noise generation. The framework of the dynamic systems model as it applies to the development of a noise suppression model is discussed, as well as the latest results on the development of an actuator for control input. The dynamic systems model offers a unique opportunity to study the influence of a concept noise reduction scheme on noise reduction through appropriate algorithms that relate turbulent jet processes to noise.