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Simulations of X-59 sonic thumps and traditional sonic booms propagated around the world for three atmospheric models
Propagation simulations of sonic booms from supersonic aircraft through atmospheric data over time at fixed locations provide the opportunity to assess noise exposure statistics for different climate regions. Knowledge of climate-based differences in sonic boom noise exposure statistics is important...
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Published in: | The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 2023-10, Vol.154 (4_supplement), p.A106-A107 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | Propagation simulations of sonic booms from supersonic aircraft through atmospheric data over time at fixed locations provide the opportunity to assess noise exposure statistics for different climate regions. Knowledge of climate-based differences in sonic boom noise exposure statistics is important to ensure that future civil supersonic aircraft noise certification standards are globally applicable and effective. In this presentation, simulated sonic booms from the NASA X-59 Quesst quiet supersonic aircraft and conventional supersonic aircraft were propagated through atmospheric data at 100 locations across the world using PCBoom. Noise exposure statistics are compared for propagation results from three different atmospheric databases (NOAA Global Forecast System, NOAA Climate Forecast System Version 2, and the ECMWF Reanalysis Version 5). These atmospheric models were chosen due to their global coverage, popularity, and database availability. Preliminary statistical models are fit to assess the impact of several factors including flight direction, season, ground elevation, and climate on noise exposure size and loudness. Areas with prevalence of higher noise due to their climate are identified, which could help inform future supersonic aircraft noise standards. |
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ISSN: | 0001-4966 1520-8524 |
DOI: | 10.1121/10.0022946 |