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Goodykoontz, J. H.

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Noise tests of a mixer nozzle-externally blown flap system

Noise tests were conducted on a large scale model of an externally blown flap lift augmentation system, employing a mixer nozzle. The mixer nozzle consisted of seven flow passages with a total equivalent diameter of 40 centimeters. With the flaps in the 30 - 60 deg setting, the noise level below the wing was less with the mixer nozzle than when a standard circular nozzle was used. At the 10 - 20 deg flap setting, the noise levels were about the same when either nozzle was used. With retracted flaps, the noise level was higher when the mixer nozzle was used.

Goodykoontz, J. H.

Noise measurements for various configurations of a model of a mixer nozzle externally blown flap system

Noise data were taken for variations to a large scale model of an externally blown flap lift augmentation system. The variations included two different mixer nozzles (7 and 8 lobes), two different wing models (2 and 3 flaps), and different lateral distances between the wing chord line and the nozzle centerline. When the seven lobe was used with the trailing flap in the 60 deg position, increasing the wing to nozzle distance had no effect on the sound level. When the eight lobe nozzle was used there was a decrease in sound level. With the 20 deg flap setting the noise level decreased when the distance was increased using either nozzle.

Goodykoontz, J. H.

Engine-over-the-wing noise research

Acoustic measurements for large model eingine-over-the-wing (EOW) research configurations having both conventional and powered lift applications were taken for flap positions typical of takeoff and approach and at locations simulating flyover and sideline. The results indicate that the noise is shielded by the wing and redirected above it, making the EOW concept a prime contender for quiet aircraft. The large-scale noise data are in agreement with earlier small-model results. Below the wing, the EOW configuration is about 10 PNdb quieter than the engine-under-the-wing externally-blown-flap for powered lift, and up to 10 db quieter than the nozzle alone at high frequencies for conventional lift applications.

Reshotko, M.

Velocity decay and acoustic characteristics of various nozzle geometries with forward velocity

Utilizing a static test stand, 6- by 9-foot wind tunnel and 13-inch circular free jet, aerodynamic and acoustic data were obtained with a convergent circular nozzle, bypass nozzle, 6-tube mixer nozzle, and velocity decay surveys with and without forward velocity. The acoustic data include total sound power, directivity and frequency spectra obtained statically and with forward velocity. The relation of aerodynamic and acoustic measurements statically and in forward flight for the various nozzle configurations are discussed.

Vonglahn, U. H.

Forward velocity effects on jet noise with dominant internal noise source

Acoustic data, with and without forward velocity, were obtained with a circular nozzle using a quiet flow system and one dominated by a low frequency internal noise source (analogous to combustion noise). Forward velocity effects were obtained by installing the test nozzle in a free jet. Farfield noise data were obtained at jet pressure ratios from 1.3 to 1.7 and forward velocities up to 260 ft/sec. With a quiet flow system, jet noise is reduced by forward velocity. With a dominant low frequency core noise source, the portion of the noise spectra dominated by this source was not appreciably affected by forward velocity.

Vonglahn, U. H.

Nozzle geometry and forward velocity effects on noise for CTOL engine-over-the-wing concept

Acoustic shielding benefits for jet noise of engine-over-the-wing for conventional aircraft (CTOL) application were studied with and without forward velocity for various small-scale nozzles. These latter included convergent, bypass and mixer, with and without forward ejector, nozzles. A 13-inch free jet was used to provide forward velocity. Farfield noise data were obtained for subsonic jet velocities from 650 to 980 ft/sec and forward velocities from zero to 360 ft/sec. The studies showed that although shielding benefits were obtained with all nozzles, the greatest benefits were obtained with mixer nozzles. The absolute magnitude of the jet noise shielding benefits with forward velocity was similar to the variation in nozzle-only noise with forward velocity.

Vonglahn, U. H.

Mixer nozzle-externally blown flap noise tests

A summary is given of the noise suppression tests conducted for the STOL aircraft. The tests were made using a large scale mixer nozzle and externally blown flap model. Data were obtained over a range of nozzle exhaust velocities (172 to 284 m/sec) and flap angles. Comparisons were made between the results of the mixer nozzle and those obtained with a standard single convergent nozzle. The resulting conclusions show that a reduction in noise level did occur using the mixer nozzle system.

Goodykoontz, J. H.

Bonded and Sealed External Insulations for Liquid-Hydrogen-Fueled Rocket Tanks During Atmospheric Flight

Several currently available nonmetallic insulation materials that may be bonded onto liquid-hydrogen tanks and sealed against air penetration into the insulation have been investigated for application to rockets and spacecraft. Experimental data were obtained on the thermal conductivities of various materials in the cryogenic temperature range, as well as on the structural integrity and ablation characteristics of these materials at high temperatures occasioned by aerodynamic heating during atmospheric escape. Of the materials tested, commercial corkboard has the best overall properties for the specific requirements imposed during atmospheric flight of a high-acceleration rocket vehicle.

Gray, V. H.