MEASUREMENTS OF THE RADIATED NOISE FROM SAILPLANES

Abstract
The noise associated with a flight vehicle is generated by two distinct type sources: (1) the propulsion system and (2) the aerodynamic noise associated with movement of the vehicle through the atmosphere. The minimum noise will be radiated when the propulsion noise is eliminated. Measurements were taken of the noise radiated from three sailplanes in order to define the aerodynamic noise and to determine its relation to aircraft size and velocity. The report presents the results obtained from one microphone and relates the overall sound pressure level (SPL) to aircraft parameters.