Acoustic specifications for the design of jet engine test facilities on an airbase

Conference · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1982 · Proc. - Int. Conf. Noise Control Eng.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6122109

Strumpf, F M

The use of engine run up test arrangements was common in Israeli air-bases since the forties, when engines for the Mustang, Mosquito, Harward and other propellor powered planes were used. The era of jet engine propulsion boosted the noise levels, and the use of fighters with afterburners in the new engines of the 80's brought it up to unbearable levels. Thus, the growth of the Israeli Air Force demanded the use of efficient noise suppression devices. These were divided into engine run-up noise suppressors, and aircraft noise suppessors (Hush Houses). For both of the bove ground arrangements, acoustic specifications had to be given. They were, as well as design goals for the manufacturers, also needed to restrict noise levels on the air-base as well as its surroundings. The acoustic specifications discussed are based on measured data, and permitted noise levels in the homes on the base being as far as 2500 meters from the engine exhaust silencer. For the special air-base discussed, various criteria were tested, including US Military Specifications, none of which were acceptable, and a special specification was therefore prepared.

• Research Organization: A.I. Acoustics Israel Ltd., Herzliya Pituah
• OSTI ID: 6122109
• Journal Information: Proc. - Int. Conf. Noise Control Eng.; (United States), Vol. 2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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