EFFECT OF ROUGHNESS ON THE AEROACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE OF ROTOR NOISE AT LOW REYNOLDS NUMBER

Yoann Beausse, Benjamin Cotté, Olivier Doaré, Caroline Pascal, Thibault Toralba, Alexandre Chapoutot

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Abstract

The actual and future multiplication of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in urban settings calls for a better understanding and optimization of the aeroacoustic noise produced by their rotors. This phenomenon is associated with low Reynolds numbers, compared to what is usually seen on helicopters for example. At these Reynolds numbers, both tonal and broadband components are present, and the question of the transition to turbulence in the boundary layers (in particular on the pressure side) is of critical importance. In this experimental study, the use of 3D printing techniques allows for the comparison of multiple rotor models, with an emphasis on roughness heights, their influence on boundary layer transition and on the final emitted noise. Measurements are performed in an anechoic chamber and include noise levels around the rotor and thrust levels.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationForum Acusticum 2023 - 10th Convention of the European Acoustics Association, EAA 2023
PublisherEuropean Acoustics Association, EAA
ISBN (Electronic)9788888942674
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2023
Event10th Convention of the European Acoustics Association, EAA 2023 - Torino, Italy
Duration: 11 Sept 202315 Sept 2023

Publication series

NameProceedings of Forum Acusticum
ISSN (Print)2221-3767

Conference

Conference10th Convention of the European Acoustics Association, EAA 2023
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityTorino
Period11/09/2315/09/23

Keywords

  • aeroacoustics
  • boundary layer transition
  • rotor noise
  • roughness

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