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View article: Flyover auralization of a blended wing body aircraft considering atmospheric turbulence effects
Flyover auralization of a blended wing body aircraft considering atmospheric turbulence effects Open
In the ARTEM project a novel blended wing body (BWB) long-range aircraft was designed and optimized for low-noise operation. Virtual flyovers of different BWB vehicle variants were synthesized and auralized in the AuraLab using a loudspeak…
View article: Perception-based noise assessment of a future blended wing body aircraft concept using synthesized flyovers in an acoustic VR environment—The ARTEM study
Perception-based noise assessment of a future blended wing body aircraft concept using synthesized flyovers in an acoustic VR environment—The ARTEM study Open
New aircraft concepts are currently being developed with the goal of less emissions of CO2 and noise. Remarkable noise reductions in long-range aircraft can only be expected from disruptive vehicle designs, new propulsion systems and speci…
View article: EVALUATION OF FLYOVER AURALIZATIONS OF TODAY'S AND FUTURE LONG-RANGE AIRCRAFT CONCEPTS
EVALUATION OF FLYOVER AURALIZATIONS OF TODAY'S AND FUTURE LONG-RANGE AIRCRAFT CONCEPTS Open
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View article: Flyover noise evaluation of low-noise technologies applied to a blended wing body aircraft
Flyover noise evaluation of low-noise technologies applied to a blended wing body aircraft Open
In the frame of the European research project ARTEM (Aircraft noise Reduction Technologies and related Environmental iMpact), new aircraft architectures and alternative propulsion systems, e.g. Blended Wing Body (BWB) and geared turbofan e…
View article: FLYOVER NOISE EVALUATION OF LOW-NOISE TECHNOLOGIES APPLIED TO A BLENDED WING BODY AIRCRAFT
FLYOVER NOISE EVALUATION OF LOW-NOISE TECHNOLOGIES APPLIED TO A BLENDED WING BODY AIRCRAFT Open
View article: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF SEMI-EMPIRICAL NOISE EMISSION MODELS BASED ON THE PANAM AND SONAIR
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF SEMI-EMPIRICAL NOISE EMISSION MODELS BASED ON THE PANAM AND SONAIR Open
View article: Aircraft Noise
Aircraft Noise Open
This reprint is about aircraft noise. Multidisciplinary topics are covered. One focus is supersonic transport aircraft and their noise generation during approach and take-off. The articles within this study present recent and ongoing resea…
View article: Simulation of Landing and Take-Off Noise for Supersonic Transport Aircraft at a Conceptual Design Fidelity Level
Simulation of Landing and Take-Off Noise for Supersonic Transport Aircraft at a Conceptual Design Fidelity Level Open
The German Aerospace Center has launched an internal project to assess the noise impact associated with supersonic transport aircraft during approach and departure. A dedicated simulation process is established to cover all relevant discip…
View article: Low-Noise Design of Medium-Range Aircraft for Energy Efficient Aviation
Low-Noise Design of Medium-Range Aircraft for Energy Efficient Aviation Open
Promising low-noise aircraft architectures have been identified over the last few years at DLR. A set of DLR aircraft concepts was selected for further assessment in the context of sustainable and energy-efficient aviation and was establis…
View article: Application of Noise Certification Regulations within Conceptual Aircraft Design
Application of Noise Certification Regulations within Conceptual Aircraft Design Open
ICAO Annex 16 regulations are used to certify the acoustic performance of subsonic transport aircraft. Each aircraft is classified according to the measured EPNL levels at specific certification locations along the approach and departure. …
View article: Sound quality assessment of a medium-range aircraft with enhanced fan-noise shielding design
Sound quality assessment of a medium-range aircraft with enhanced fan-noise shielding design Open
The investigation of technologies that can improve the sustainability of the air transport system requires not only the development of alternative fuel concepts and novel vehicle technologies but also the definition of appropriate assessme…
View article: A Comparison of Aircraft Flyover Auralizations by the Aircraft Noise Simulation Working Group
A Comparison of Aircraft Flyover Auralizations by the Aircraft Noise Simulation Working Group Open
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View article: Noise Prediction within Conceptual Aircraft Design
Noise Prediction within Conceptual Aircraft Design Open
Motivation for the presented activities is the integration of noise as an additional objective in conceptual aircraft design. Therefore, the Parametric Aircraft Noise Analysis Module (PANAM) is developed to account for individual noise sou…
View article: Entwurf und Bewertung einer lärmarmen Kurzstreckenkonfiguration im Vorentwurf - Erkenntnisse aus dem DLR-Projekt KonTeKst
Entwurf und Bewertung einer lärmarmen Kurzstreckenkonfiguration im Vorentwurf - Erkenntnisse aus dem DLR-Projekt KonTeKst Open
In dem DLR-Projekt KonTeKst - Konfigurationen und Technologien für Kurzstreckenflugzeuge wurden Ideen für emissions- und lärmarme Kurzstreckenflugzeuge entwickelt und analysiert. Ziel des ersten Hauptarbeitspakets war die Entwicklung und B…
View article: Improving future low-noise aircraft technologies using experimental perception-based evaluation of synthetic flyovers
Improving future low-noise aircraft technologies using experimental perception-based evaluation of synthetic flyovers Open
View article: 10 years of joint research at DLR and TU Braunschweig toward low-noise aircraft design-what did we achieve?
10 years of joint research at DLR and TU Braunschweig toward low-noise aircraft design-what did we achieve? Open
This review article is based on an invited keynote presentation at the 22ndWorkshop of the Aero acoustics Specialists Committee of the CEAS. The event was held in September 2018 in Amsterdam with the main focus on the relation between airc…
View article: The Aircraft Noise Simulation Working Group (ANSWr) -Tool Benchmark and Reference Aircraft Results
The Aircraft Noise Simulation Working Group (ANSWr) -Tool Benchmark and Reference Aircraft Results Open
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View article: The Aircraft Noise Simulation Working Group (ANSWr) – V2 Aircraft Results
The Aircraft Noise Simulation Working Group (ANSWr) – V2 Aircraft Results Open
A joint research activity of DLR, NASA and ONERA in the field of aircraft noise simulation is described. The Aircraft Noise Simulation Working Group (ANSWr) has been established to compare simulation tools, establish guidelines for noise p…
View article: Correction to: Aircraft noise generation and assessment
Correction to: Aircraft noise generation and assessment Open
View article: Evaluation of ultra-high bypass ratio engines for an over-wing aircraft configuration
Evaluation of ultra-high bypass ratio engines for an over-wing aircraft configuration Open
Today, main hub airports are already at their capacity limit and hence, smaller airports have become more interesting for providing point-to-point connections. Unfortunately, the use of regional airports induces an increased environmental …
View article: Aircraft Noise Assessment—From Single Components to Large Scenarios
Aircraft Noise Assessment—From Single Components to Large Scenarios Open
The strategic European paper “Flightpath 2050” claims dramatic reductions of noise for aviation transport scenarios in 2050: “...The perceived noise emission of flying aircraft is reduced by 65%. These are relative to the capabilities of t…
View article: ERGEBNISSE DES FLUGZEUGVORENTWURFSPROJEKTS “FREACS” (FUTURE ENHANCED AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATIONS)
ERGEBNISSE DES FLUGZEUGVORENTWURFSPROJEKTS “FREACS” (FUTURE ENHANCED AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATIONS) Open
Das DLR Projekt FrEACs (Future Enhanced Aircraft Configurations) hat sich mit der Auslegung unkonventioneller Flugzeugkonfigurationen beschäftigt. Dabei war es ein wesentlicher Bestandteil, ein verteiltes Entwurfssystem aufzubauen, welches…
View article: High-Lift Research for Future Transport Aircraft
High-Lift Research for Future Transport Aircraft Open
Careful analysis of long-term objectives of air transport indicates that the needed progress in vehicle performance cannot be satisfied by following the current, evolutionary technology development. Particular examples are noise reduction …
View article: Towards an uncertainty analysis for parametric aircraft system noise prediction
Towards an uncertainty analysis for parametric aircraft system noise prediction Open
Parametric noise assessment in the context of low-noise aircraft design and flight procedure optimization has been
\naround for more than 15 years. Continuous improvement of the models and the interconnection to other simulation
\ntools, s…
View article: System Noise Assessment of an Aircraft with Coanda Flaps
System Noise Assessment of an Aircraft with Coanda Flaps Open
An innovative aircraft design of the Collaborative Research Centre (SFB) 880 features a new active high-lift system. This high-lift system is comprised of a droop-nose leading edge device and a Coanda flap as the trailing edge device. It o…
View article: Auralization of novel aircraft configurations
Auralization of novel aircraft configurations Open
A joint initiative of NLR, DLR, and TU Delft has been initiated to streamline the process of generating audible impressions of novel aircraft configurations. The integrated approach adds to the value of the individual tools and allows pred…
View article: Conceptual design of new low-noise aircraft
Conceptual design of new low-noise aircraft Open
Noise levels generated by aircraft (and rotorcraft) can be assigned to the loudest noise sources of our times. Sound pressure levels close to a jet aircraft engine under take‐off conditions can reach the human threshold of pain with respec…