Height-Dependent Rotor Noise and Thrust in Urban Air Mobility: An Experimental Study
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| author | Huang, Qiyu Deng, Jingwen Lin, Zishuo Azarpeyvand, Mahdi |
| author_facet | Huang, Qiyu Deng, Jingwen Lin, Zishuo Azarpeyvand, Mahdi |
| contents | The present study investigates the aerodynamic and aeroacoustic characteristics of a propeller operating under varying rotational speeds (RPM) and heights ("H" ), with a particular focus on the effects of upstream obstruction modelled as a tall building. Unlike previous studies that primarily examined rotor noise under axial inflow conditions, this work explores how vortex shedding and flow ingestion from different elevations influence rotor performance and noise emissions. Experiments were carried out in an anechoic wind tunnel, where a tall cylinder was positioned above the propeller to replicate real-world obstruction scenarios. Results revealed that lower propeller heights led to increased broadband noise due to intensified turbulence interactions and reduced aerodynamic efficiency, while higher positions improved thrust performance and mitigated noise effects under certain conditions. The findings contribute to understanding noise sources in eVTOL propulsion systems and provide insights for optimizing propeller placement to enhance aerodynamic efficiency and noise reduction in urban environments |
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| spellingShingle | Height-Dependent Rotor Noise and Thrust in Urban Air Mobility: An Experimental Study Huang, Qiyu Deng, Jingwen Lin, Zishuo Azarpeyvand, Mahdi Fluid Dynamics The present study investigates the aerodynamic and aeroacoustic characteristics of a propeller operating under varying rotational speeds (RPM) and heights ("H" ), with a particular focus on the effects of upstream obstruction modelled as a tall building. Unlike previous studies that primarily examined rotor noise under axial inflow conditions, this work explores how vortex shedding and flow ingestion from different elevations influence rotor performance and noise emissions. Experiments were carried out in an anechoic wind tunnel, where a tall cylinder was positioned above the propeller to replicate real-world obstruction scenarios. Results revealed that lower propeller heights led to increased broadband noise due to intensified turbulence interactions and reduced aerodynamic efficiency, while higher positions improved thrust performance and mitigated noise effects under certain conditions. The findings contribute to understanding noise sources in eVTOL propulsion systems and provide insights for optimizing propeller placement to enhance aerodynamic efficiency and noise reduction in urban environments |
| title | Height-Dependent Rotor Noise and Thrust in Urban Air Mobility: An Experimental Study |
| topic | Fluid Dynamics |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2510.26453 |