Reduction of Sonic Boom Signature Using Energy Deposition

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Abstract

The effect of a continuous energy deposition on the ground pressure PLdB (Perceived Loudness in decibels) for the AXIE geometry at Mach 2 and 10 km altitude is examined. The simulation is performed in three steps. First, the steady flowfield generated by the interaction of a continuous upstream heated region with the Axisymmetric Equivalent Area (AXIE) geometry is computed using the Navier-Stokes equations. Second, the pressure distribution at a radial distance 100R is extracted and input to the sBOOM code to propagate the pressure signal to the ground. Third, the ground pressure signal is input to the PyLdB code to calculate the PLdB. Three configurations of energy deposition are examined with the largest reduction of 6.4 dB. The power required is substantial and likely impractical.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAIAA SciTech Forum 2022
PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA
ISBN (Print)9781624106316
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022
EventAIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA SciTech Forum 2022 - San Diego, United States
Duration: Jan 3 2022Jan 7 2022

Publication series

NameAIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA SciTech Forum 2022

Conference

ConferenceAIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA SciTech Forum 2022
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period1/3/221/7/22

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Aerospace Engineering

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