PRELIMINARY DESIGN OF AN AIRCRAFT NOISE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR CERTIFICATION AND RESEARCH

System requirements are presented for a noise measurement system capable of performing tests conforming to FAR Part 36 and for a research noise measurement system applicable to a broad range of objectives. The characteristics of subsystems for the functions of acoustical data collection, aircraft tracking, weather data collection, aircraft performance data collection and data processing are discussed. Alternative subsystems representative of a range of performance capabilities and costs are considered in terms of specific measurement objectives and other factors. Example system configurations for both certification and research applications are described. The study emphasizes conceptual design rather than detailed equipment/system specifications. (Author)

• Corporate Authors:

  Tracor, Incorporated

  6500 Tracor Lane
  Austin, TX  United States  78721
• Authors:
  • Cooper, B K
• Publication Date: 1977-1

Media Info

• Pagination: 226 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Acoustic measuring instruments; Acoustics; Aircraft noise; Closed circuit television; Data collection; Information processing; Measurement; Noise; Performance; Radar tracking; Specifications; Spectrum analyzers; Systems engineering; Tape recorders; Tracking systems; Weather
• Uncontrolled Terms: Experimental design; Noise measurement; Tracking
• Old TRIS Terms: Acoustic data; Acoustic measurement; Acoustic tracking; Concept formation; Laser tracking; Performance engineering
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Environment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00166469
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: FAA-RD-75-217 Final Rpt., TRACOR-T75-AU-9531U
• Contract Numbers: DOT-FATQWA-3900
• Files: NTIS, TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 29 1978 12:00AM