A optimization procedure for identifying quiet rotorcraft approach trajectories is proposed and demonstrated. The procedure employs a multi-objective genetic algorithm in order to reduce noise and create approach paths that will be acceptable to pilots and passengers. The concept is demonstrated by application to two different helicopters. The optimized paths are compared with one another and to a standard 6-deg approach path. The two demonstration cases validate the optimization procedure but highlight the need for improved noise prediction techniques and for additional rotorcraft acoustic data sets.


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    Title :

    Design of Quiet Rotorcraft Approach Trajectories


    Contributors:
    S. L. Padula (author) / C. L. Burley (author) / D. D. Boyd (author) / M. A. Marcolini (author)

    Publication date :

    2009


    Size :

    30 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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