Predicting Tonal Noise of Full-Electric Propeller-Driven Aircraft in Outdoor Environments Using Low-Order Models
F. Yunus (TU Delft - Aircraft Noise and Climate Effects)
B. von den Hoff (TU Delft - Aircraft Noise and Climate Effects)
M. Snellen (TU Delft - Control & Operations)
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Abstract
This paper presents a low-order method for assessing tonal noise from full-electric propeller-driven aircraft during outdoor operations. A high-fidelity numerical simulation and several outdoor measurements were performed to validate the approach and identify the dominant noise source. Outdoor measurements involve constant-altitude level flight and three take-off flights. The low-order method focuses exclusively on blade and hub geometry, while the numerical simulation considers propeller blades and the spinner. Comparison of outdoor measurements, numerical simulations, and low-order model predictions reveals the propeller as the primary noise source for the specified aircraft configuration, with negligible interactions with the airframe. The study further demonstrates that during take-off flights noise levels at higher harmonics are more sensitive to variations in propeller disk angles of attack. These findings underscore the importance of addressing propeller noise in full-electric propeller-driven aircraft. Additionally, the paper emphasizes the practical application of the low-order approach for evaluating the aircraft's noise footprint during take-off flights, providing crucial insights for early design stages.