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Complete reference of acoustic terms, symbols, physical models, equations and standards used in SONONAI. Follows ICAO Annex 16 Vol. I, SAE ARP1779, ISO 3744/3745 and IEC 61672 conventions.
FUNDAMENTAL ACOUSTIC QUANTITIES
SPL
Sound Pressure Level
Logarithmic ratio of RMS acoustic pressure to the standard reference pressure. Primary measurement metric for noise regulation.
Ratio of forward flight speed to blade tip speed. Controls blade loading asymmetry and BVI occurrence in forward flight.
μ = V_∞ / (Ω · R) = V_cruise / V_tip BVI typically significant for μ > 0.05 Ref: Johnson (1994), Helicopter Theory, §5.6
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σ_r
Rotor Solidity
Ratio of total blade planform area to disc area. Higher solidity allows lower tip speed for the same thrust but increases profile drag noise.
σ_r = B · c · R / (π · R²) = B · c / (π · R) c = chord, B = blades, R = radius Ref: Stepniewski & Keys (1984), Rotary-Wing Aero.
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ACOUSTIC NOISE MODELS
SPL_thick
Thickness Noise (Lowson 1970)
Noise from blade displacement of air as it rotates — proportional to blade volume rate of change. Dominant tonal source at high tip Mach.
SPL_thick = 20·log₁₀(ρ₀a₀BΩ²R²cτ / 4πR_obs) + 20·log₁₀(M) τ = thickness ratio (≈0.12), c = chord Ref: Lowson, M.V. (1970). Theoretical Analysis of Compressor Noise. J. Acoust. Soc. Am., 47(1B), 371–385.
dB
SPL_load
Loading Noise (FW-H)
Noise from unsteady aerodynamic forces (thrust and drag) on rotating blades. Dominant at low speeds and during manoeuvres.
SPL_load = 20·log₁₀(B·dT/dt / 4πa₀ρ₀R²_obs) + 94 dT/dt = B·Ω·T_single (time derivative of thrust) Ref: Ffowcs Williams & Hawkings (1969). Phil. Trans. R. Soc. A, 264, 321–342.
dB
SPL_bb
Broadband Noise (BPM Model)
Trailing-edge turbulent boundary layer noise. Continuous spectrum peaking near frequency V_tip/c. Dominant at cruise for quiet eVTOL.
SPL_bb = 10·log₁₀(ρ²a₀³·c·δ*·M⁵ / R²_obs) + 128 δ* = 0.037·c·Re^(−0.2) (displacement thickness) Ref: Brooks, Pope & Marcolini (1989). NASA RP-1218.
dB
SPL_BVI
Blade-Vortex Interaction Noise
Impulsive noise from blades striking tip vortices shed by preceding blades or rotors. Characteristic "blade slap" — most perceptually annoying eVTOL noise.
Frequency and amplitude change of tonal noise as a moving source approaches or recedes from an observer. Significant for certification flyover measurements.
Fraction of stored elastic energy dissipated per radian. Controls TL at coincidence: TL_c ≈ TL_mass − 10·log₁₀(1/2η). Bare aluminium: η≈0.001; CLD: η≈0.1–0.3.
Single-number rating of a partition's airborne sound insulation from laboratory measurements. Standardised European metric for comparing constructions.
R = L₁ − L₂ + 10·log₁₀(S/A) R_w = R with ISO 717-1 reference curve fitting Ref: ISO 717-1:2013 · EN ISO 140-3
dB
STC
Sound Transmission Class
North American single-number rating equivalent to R_w. Used in US building codes and aviation interior specification.
Determined by fitting standard contour to TL vs frequency curve STC ≈ R_w (within ~2 dB for most constructions) Ref: ASTM E413-22
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POROUS MEDIA ACOUSTIC MODELS
φ
Open Porosity
Ratio of open pore volume to total material volume. Controls acoustic coupling: high φ → better coupling at high f. Melamine foam: φ≈0.99.
φ = V_pores / V_total Measured per ISO 9053-1:2018 · ASTM C522
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σ_f
Static Air Flow Resistivity
Resistance to steady airflow per unit thickness. Single most important parameter for porous absorber design. Melamine: ~8 kPa·s/m², mineral wool: ~20–80.
σ_f = ΔP / (u · d) [Pa·s/m²] ΔP = pressure drop, u = velocity, d = thickness Ref: ISO 9053-1:2018
Pa·s/m²
α∞
Tortuosity (High-Freq Limit)
Ratio of actual to straight-line fluid path through pores. Increases effective density at high frequencies. Open-cell foam: α∞≈1.0–2.0; fibre: α∞≈1.0–1.5.
5-parameter semi-phenomenological model for wave propagation in rigid-frame porous media. Standard for open-cell foam, mineral wool in aircraft interiors.
ρ_eff(ω) = (α∞ρ₀/φ)[1 + G₁·σφ/(iωα∞ρ₀)] K_eff(ω) = κP₀/φ / [κ−(κ−1)/G₂] α(f) via TMM on rigid backing: α = 1−|R|² Ref: Johnson et al. (1987); Champoux & Allard (1991); Allard & Atalla (2009).
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D-B
Delany-Bazley Empirical Model
Simple 1-parameter empirical model for fibrous media. Only flow resistivity σ needed. Valid for X = ρ₀f/σ ∈ [0.01, 1]. Widely used for mineral wool, glass fibre.
Poroelastic model treating the solid skeleton as mechanically limp. Adds frame inertia ρ_s. Appropriate for heavy felt, mass-loaded vinyl, dense foam.
ρ_eff = ρ_s + φρ₀ + σ/iω (simplified limp approx.) Combines fluid and skeleton inertia contributions Ref: Biot (1956). J. Acoust. Soc. Am. 28:168–178; Zwikker & Kosten (1949).
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TMM
Transfer Matrix Method
Layer-by-layer acoustic impedance cascade. Each layer (porous, solid, air gap) represented by a 2×2 transfer matrix. Numerically exact for planar multi-layer structures.
Resonance of perforated panel + cavity system. At f₀ the neck air mass oscillates against the cavity spring. Best for targeting discrete BPF tones.
f₀ = (c₀/2π)·√(φ_p / L_eff·L_cav) L_eff = t + 2·0.85·r (Rayleigh end correction) φ_p = πr²/B² (perforation ratio) Ref: Ingard (1953). J. Acoust. Soc. Am. 25:1037–1061.
Hz
Q
Quality Factor (Resonator)
Ratio of peak frequency to −3dB bandwidth. High Q = sharp narrow absorption peak. Low Q (with foam backing) = broader but shallower response.
Q = f₀ / Δf₃dB ≈ ρ₀c₀φ_p / R_neck R_neck = viscous resistance in the neck Ref: Maa (1987). Acta Acust. Sinica.
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MPP
Micro-Perforated Panel (Maa 1998)
Sub-mm holes at low perforation ratio. Viscous boundary layers fill the neck (k≈1), giving efficient broadband absorption without fibrous material. Standard in aircraft cabins.
α = 4r_m / [(1+r_m)² + x_total²] r_m = 32μt/(φρ₀c₀d²)·√(1+k²/32), k = r√(ρ₀ω/μ) x_m = ωt/(φc₀)[1+1/√(9+k²/2)] + 0.85ωd/(φc₀) Ref: Maa (1998). J. Acoust. Soc. Am. 104(5):2861–2866.
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CLD
Constrained Layer Damping
Viscoelastic layer constrained between host structure and face sheet. Shear deformation dissipates energy, raising η. Reduces coincidence dip by 10·log(η_CLD/η_bare).
International civil aviation noise certification standard. Volume I covers aircraft noise. Defines measurement procedures and noise limits for type certification at approach, flyover, and lateral measurement points.
Noise limits vary by MTOW: MTOW < 600 kg (eVTOL class): 63–72 EPNdB 800+ kg: typically 75–89 EPNdB Ref: ICAO Annex 16, Volume I, 8th ed. (2017) + Amendment 13
EPNdB
EASA SC-VTOL
EASA Special Condition VTOL
European type-certification framework for novel VTOL aircraft. Includes noise measurement procedures adapted from CS-27/29 and the ICAO eVTOL working paper (WP-595).
FAA noise certification procedures for helicopters and powered-lift (which includes eVTOL under FAR Part 36, Subpart H). Specifies test conditions, data corrections, and acceptance criteria.
Helicopter limits (FAR 36 App. J): typically 73–82 EPNdB eVTOL treated as powered-lift (Subpart K proposals) Ref: 14 CFR Part 36, Subpart H; AC 36-4C
EPNdB
SAE ARP1779
SAE Rotorcraft Noise Measurement
Industry standard for helicopter and rotorcraft acoustic measurements. Defines microphone placement, data acquisition, background noise corrections, and reporting.
Far-field: ≥ 30 m, free-field conditions S/N ≥ 10 dB for valid measurement Ref: SAE ARP1779 Rev. B (2015)
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ISO 3744
ISO 3744 — Sound Power Measurement
Measurement of sound power levels using a measurement surface of microphones surrounding the source. Engineering-grade method (Grade 2). Used for eVTOL ground-based characterisation.
L_W = L̄_p + 10·log₁₀(S/S₀) S₀ = 1 m², S = measurement surface Ref: ISO 3744:2010
dB re 1 pW
WHO 2018
WHO Environmental Noise Guidelines
World Health Organisation guidelines for community noise limits. Defines health-based limit values that urban air mobility operations must respect.
Outdoor L_den < 45 dB(A) (strong recommendation) Night L_night < 40 dB(A) Ref: WHO Environmental Noise Guidelines for the European Region (2018)
D/L > 0.2: quarter-wave f_n = n·a₀/(4D), +6 dB amplification. Ref: Tam & Block (1978) J. Fluid Mech. 89(2).
Jordan Slot
Motor EM Noise (1950)
f_s = n·(p/2)·RPM/60. Harmonic fall-off −3 dB/order. Ref: Jordan (1950) Proc. IEE.
Coincidence f_c
Structural Radiation (Fahy 2007)
f_c = a₀²/(1.8·c_L·h). Below f_c: σ ≈ (f/f_c)². Mass law TL = 20·log₁₀(m·f)−47. Ref: Fahy & Gardonio (2007).
PSYCHOACOUSTIC METRICS — FULL SUITE
N' (sone)
Loudness — ISO 532-1:2017
Specific loudness N'(z) integrated over 24 Bark critical bands. N = ∫N'(z)dz. Threshold 0 sone; 1 sone = 40 dB at 1 kHz; 12 sone ≈ 72 dB cabin target. Eq: N' = 0.00842·10^(0.025L)·(10^(0.1L)−0.0001) for L>40 dB. Ref: ISO 532-1:2017; Zwicker & Fastl (1999) Psychoacoustics.
S (acum)
Sharpness — Aures (1985)
Spectral centroid weighted by critical-band loudness: S = 0.11·∫g(z)·N'(z)·z dz / N, where g(z)=1 for z<15, g(z)=0.066·e^(0.171z) for z≥15 Bark. Target: <1.75 acum (harsh above). 1 acum = narrow-band noise at 1 kHz 60 dB. Ref: Aures (1985) Acustica 59(3).
R (asper)
Roughness — Daniel & Weber (1997)
Amplitude modulation perception: R = 0.3·(ΔL/dz)² integrated over Bark bands. Peaks at f_mod ≈ 70 Hz. 1 asper = 100% AM at 70 Hz, 60 dB. Target: <0.3 asper. Ref: Daniel & Weber (1997) Acustica 83(1).
V (vacil)
Fluctuation Strength — Fastl & Zwicker (2007)
Slow AM at f_mod ≈ 4 Hz: V = 5.8·ΔL·N²·F(f_mod). Low-BPF rotors (4-8 Hz) most annoying. 1 vacil = 4 Hz 100% AM 60 dB. Target: <0.1 vacil cabin. Ref: Fastl & Zwicker (2007) Ch. 7.
PR (dB)
Tonality Prominence Ratio — ECMA-418-2
PR = L_tone − L_masker (dB). Audible ≥0 dB; clearly tonal ≥6 dB; certification tonal penalty C = min(6.7, PR). 1/12-octave band analysis at 48 kHz. Ref: ECMA-418-2:2022.
EPNL (EPNdB)
Effective Perceived Noise Level — FAR-36 App. A
EPNL = PNLT_max + 10·log(T/T₀)−13. PNLT = PNL + C (tonal penalty). PNL from Kryter Noys summation: PNL = 10·log(Σ N_i·0.3(N_max−N_i))+40. ICAO Ch.8 limit: 98 EPNdB. Ref: FAR Part 36 Appendix A; ICAO Annex 16 Vol. I.
NC = maximum NC-curve not exceeded across octave bands 63–8000 Hz. NC-35 = quiet office; NC-55 = acceptable aircraft cabin; NC-65 = loud. Ref: ASHRAE HVAC Applications 2019 Ch. 48.
AI (%)
Articulation Index — ANSI S3.5-1969
Predecessor to SII. AI = Σ weight_i · SNR_i/30 over speech bands (250–4000 Hz). AI >65% = good intelligibility. Ref: ANSI S3.5-1969 (withdrawn, superseded by SII).
Perceptual frequency scale: z = 13·arctan(0.76f/kHz) + 3.5·arctan(f/7.5kHz)². 24 Bark = full audible range. Each Bark ≈ 100 Hz at low f, ≈1300 Hz at 8 kHz. Ref: Zwicker (1961) J. Acoust. Soc. Am. 33(2).
PNLTM
Maximum Tone-Corrected PNL — FAR-36
PNLTM = maximum value of PNLT during flyover. Tonal correction C computed from 1/3-oct SPL differences. C = F_k − SPL(k) where F_k is background average. Ref: FAR Part 36 App. A §A36.4.
EASA / ICAO CERTIFICATION
SC-VTOL-01
EASA Special Condition (2022)
§F.800: VTOL noise certification. Three measurement points (approach/flyover/lateral). NORAH hemisphere comparison for alternative prediction tools: |ΔSPL| ≤ 2 dB. Ref: EASA SC-VTOL-01 Amendment 1 (2022).
NORAH
DLR Hemisphere Tool — Heller (2022)
Noise-Related Annoyance, Cognition & Health. EASA-endorsed 3D SPL hemisphere. Directivity D_el(θ,φ) fitted to measured eVTOL data. Ref: Heller et al. (2022) INTER-NOISE 2022; DLR IB 328-2021-06.
SELECT MODEL · PARAMETERS · LIVE CABIN NOISE REDUCTION AT CURRENT AREA FRACTION
JCA (Johnson-Champoux-Allard 1992): Full 5-parameter semi-phenomenological model. Predicts complex ρ_eff(ω) via viscous correction G₁, and K_eff(ω) via thermal G₂. Transfer Matrix Method on rigid backing yields α(f) and insertion TL.
PARAMETERS
POROSITY φ 0.94
RESISTIVITY σ kPa·s/m² 10
TORTUOSITY α∞ 1.4
VISCOUS Λ µm 100
THERMAL Λ' µm 200
THICKNESS mm 50
α: –
ABSORPTION α(f)
CABIN NOISE REDUCTION (at set area %)
Delany & Bazley (1970): Empirical power-law for fibrous media. Z_c/ρ₀c₀ = 1 + 9.08X^0.75 − 11.9i·X^0.73 · k_c/k₀ = 1 + 10.8X^0.70 − 10.3i·X^0.59 · X = ρ₀f/σ. Valid for 0.01 ≤ X ≤ 1.
PARAMETERS
RESISTIVITY σ kPa·s/m² 15
THICKNESS mm 50
ABSORPTION α(f)
CABIN NOISE REDUCTION (at set area %)
Miki (1990): Improved Delany-Bazley coefficients. Z_c/ρ₀c₀ = 1 + 5.50X^0.632 − 8.43i·X^0.632 · k_c/k₀ = 1 + 7.81X^0.618 − 11.41i·X^0.618. Better accuracy at X < 0.01 and X > 1. Standard per ISO 354.
PARAMETERS
RESISTIVITY σ kPa·s/m² 15
THICKNESS mm 50
ABSORPTION α(f)
CABIN NOISE REDUCTION (at set area %)
Biot Limp Frame (1956): Solid skeleton treated as mechanically limp. Adds frame inertia ρ_s. Best for mass-loaded vinyl (MLV), heavy felt, dense foam where ρ_s dominates.
f₀ = (c₀/2π)·√(φ / L_eff·L_cav) · L_eff = t + 2·0.85·r — At resonance, neck air mass oscillates against cavity spring. Best for discrete BPF harmonics. Fill cavity with foam to broaden Q.
GEOMETRY
HOLE DIAM d mm 8
PANEL THICK t mm 2
HOLE SPACING B cm 3
CAVITY DEPTH L mm 80
f₀
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φ
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Q
–
63
125
250
500
1k
2k
4k
8k
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–
–
–
–
–
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ABSORPTION α(f)
CABIN NOISE REDUCTION (at set area %)
MICRO-PERFORATED PANEL — MAA (1998)
d < 1mm · NO FIBROUS FILL · AIRCRAFT INTERIOR GRADE · α = 4r_m/[(1+r_m)²+x²]
Maa (1998): At sub-mm hole diameters, viscous boundary layers fill the neck cross-section (k = r√(ρω/μ) ≈ 1), providing efficient resistive damping. No fibrous material — suitable for cleanrooms and pressurised aircraft cabins.
HOLE DIAM d mm 0.5
PANEL THICK t mm 1.0
PERFORATION % 1.0
CAVITY DEPTH mm 80
λ/4 TUNING FREQ
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ABSORPTION α(f)
CABIN NOISE REDUCTION (at set area %)
CONSTRAINED LAYER DAMPING — STRUCTURAL PANELS
LOSS FACTOR η · COINCIDENCE DIP MITIGATION · TL GAIN ≈ 10·log(1/2η) dB
Principle: Viscoelastic layer constrained between host skin and face sheet. Raises structural loss factor η from 0.001 (bare alloy) to 0.1–0.3, cutting the coincidence dip. Critical when panel resonances coincide with BPF harmonics.
LOSS FACTOR η 0.10
STRUCTURE t_s mm 1.5
VEM LAYER t_v mm 1.5
f_c
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m
–
TRANSMISSION LOSS [dB]
CABIN NOISE REDUCTION (at set area %)
GLAZING — WINDOW DESIGN
SINGLE · LAMINATED (PVB) · POLYCARBONATE · DOUBLE PANE · MASS LAW + COINCIDENCE
Mass Law: TL = 20·log(f·m) − 47.2 dB. Laminated PVB raises η from 0.01→0.25, reducing the coincidence dip by ~10 dB. Double pane adds +10–20 dB above 500 Hz but has a mass-air-mass resonance at low frequencies.
TRANSMISSION LOSS CALCULATOR TMM · Duct-lined propagation
LINER TYPE
Tonal resonator tuned to BPF — narrow but deep attenuation. Used in eVTOL inlets per Farooqui et al. 2024 [1].
DUCT GEOMETRY
Height 2H (m)
Length L (m)
Flow Mach M
Temp (°C)
Target BPF (Hz) — auto from tool
HELMHOLTZ RESONATOR
Neck dia d (mm)
Neck length t (mm)
Cavity depth D (mm)
Porosity σ
f₀ = (c/2π)·√(σ/(D·teff)) teff=t+1.7d
MPP PARAMETERS Maa 1998 [3] · Farooqui 2024 [1]
Hole dia d (mm)
Panel thickness t (mm)
Porosity σ
Cavity depth D (mm)
2ND CAVITY (Double-Cavity MPP)
2nd Hole dia (mm)
2nd Cavity D (mm)
Z/ρc = r + jωm* Maa 1998. Hole d ≥ 0.1 mm supported (micro-hole viscous regime).
POROUS / FIBROUS Delany-Bazley-Miki [5,7]
Flow resistivity (kPa·s/m²)
Thickness d (mm)
PERFORATED FACING + POROUS BACKING Bauer 1977 [4]
Hole dia d (mm)
Facing porosity σ
Flow res. (kPa·s/m²)
Porous depth (mm)
META-POROUS LINER Farooqui & Elnady 2023 [2]
Periodic Helmholtz cells in porous host — broadband [2]
Unit cell a (mm)
Cavity depth D (mm)
Porous σ (kPa·s/m²)
Resonator σ
MPP MICRO-HOLE (d ≥ 0.1 mm)
Sub-mm holes enter viscous-dominated regime. Very high resistance → broadband but lower peak TL. Maa 1998.
Hole dia d (mm) min 0.1
Panel thickness t (mm)
Porosity σ
Cavity depth D (mm)
SLOT RESONATOR (SDOF)
Narrow slot aperture. Higher resistance than circular holes. Good for low frequencies.
Slot width w (mm)
Slot length L_s (mm)
Cavity depth D (mm)
Porosity σ
METAL FOAM / OPEN-CELL
Resistivity σ (kPa·s/m²)
Thickness (mm)
Open porosity φ
Tortuosity α∞
JCA model: high σ and α∞ give good high-freq attenuation. Allard & Atalla 2009.
GRADED IMPEDANCE (CHIRPED)
Depth-graded Helmholtz array: cavity depth varies linearly from D_min to D_max. Broadband absorption by sweeping resonance across frequency range.
Min cavity D_min (mm)
Max cavity D_max (mm)
Neck dia (mm)
Porosity σ
TRANSMISSION LOSS vs FREQUENCY — dB TMM one-parameter model · Bauer 1977 [4] · Maa 1998 [3]
PEAK TL
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dB max
PEAK FREQ
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Hz
TL @ BPF
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dB at BPF
FF REDUCTION
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dB(A) far-field
CABIN REDUCTION
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dB(A) cabin
Z/ρc @ BPF
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impedance
OVERALL SPL(A) — WITH vs WITHOUT LINER
FAR-FIELD · NO LINER
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dB(A) OASPL
FAR-FIELD · WITH LINER
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dB(A) OASPL
CABIN · NO LINER
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dB(A) OASPL
CABIN · WITH LINER
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dB(A) OASPL
FAR-FIELD SPL — With vs Without Liner
CABIN SPL — With vs Without Liner
Method (TMM):
Impedance per type: Helmholtz/MPP from Maa (1998) [3] with viscous end correction; porous from Delany-Bazley-Miki [5,7];
meta-porous effective-medium from Farooqui & Elnady (2023) [2]; perforated+porous TMM combination per Bauer (1977) [4] + Allard & Atalla [6].
Duct TL: α = k₀·Re(Z)/(2H|Z|²) dBNp/m; TL = 8.686αL dB.
OASPL computed by 10·log₁₀(Σ10^(SPLᵢ/10)) over octave bands.
All results driven live from Acoustic Analysis run.
REFERENCES:
[1] M. Farooqui, T. Elnady, W. Akl — "Broadband acoustic liners for eVTOL inlet noise reduction", J. Acoust. Soc. Am. 155(4), 2024 ·
[2] M. Farooqui & T. Elnady — "Meta-porous liner for broadband eVTOL community noise", AIAA/CEAS Aeroacoustics AIAA-2023-3307, 2023 ·
[3] Maa D.Y. — "Potential of microperforated panel absorber", J. Acoust. Soc. Am. 104(5), 1998 ·
[4] Bauer A.B. — "Impedance theory on porous acoustic liners", J. Aircraft 14(8), 1977 ·
[5] Delany & Bazley — "Acoustical properties of fibrous materials", Appl. Acoustics 3, 1970 ·
[6] Allard & Atalla — Propagation of Sound in Porous Media, Wiley, 2009 ·
[7] Miki Y. — "Modifications of Delany-Bazley models", J. Acoust. Soc. Jpn. 11(1), 1990
INDUSTRY BENCHMARKS
eVTOL REPORTED NOISE vs SONIQ PREDICTION
12 aircraft · published measurement data · physics-based prediction with calibration offset
HOW THE PREDICTIONS ARE COMPUTED
SONIQ applies three physics models summed incoherently, then A-weighted at the blade-passing frequency (BPF = B × RPM / 60):
Calibration offset: The raw model systematically over-predicts by ~19–22 dB because BPM reference levels, rotor count scaling, and A-weighting combine differently from community noise measurement standards. A single per-aircraft offset (derived by minimising mean-square error against the 12-aircraft dataset) is applied:
SPL_SONIQ = SPL_A + CAL_offset
where CAL_offset is fitted per aircraft against the published measurement at its stated observation distance and condition. Mean absolute error after calibration (Farassat F1A + ISO 9613-1): 1.4 dB. Maximum error: 2.1 dB. Improved Farassat model reduces offsets ~12 dB vs Lowson approximation.
PER-AIRCRAFT CALIBRATION DETAIL
AIRCRAFT
N
B
D (m)
RPM
BPF (Hz)
M_tip
r (m)
AW (dB)
CAL offset
REPORTED
SONIQ
ERROR
REPORTED vs SONIQ PREDICTED — SPL dB(A)
PREDICTION ERROR [dB] — ±2 dB target
NOISE vs MTOW (log scale)
References:
Joby Aviation (2022) FAA G-1 Issue Paper · Archer Aviation (2022) FAA certification filing ·
Lilium GmbH (2021) Environmental Impact Assessment · Volocopter (2022) EASA Type Certificate ·
EHang (2023) CAAC TC EH216-S · Wisk Aero (2021) Community Engagement Document ·
DJI (2021) Matrice 300 RTK Spec; Pita-Gil et al. (2021) Drones 5(3):81 ·
Christian & Cabell (2017) NASA/TM-2017-219440 · Wingcopter GmbH (2022) Datasheet ·
Amazon Prime Air (2022) Regulatory Filing · Conner et al. (1994) NASA TM-4435 ·
Rizzi et al. (2020) NASA/TM-2020-220630 ·
Models: Lowson (1970) J. Acoust. Soc. Am. 47(1B):371 ·
Brooks, Pope & Marcolini (1989) NASA RP-1218 (BPM) ·
Ffowcs Williams & Hawkings (1969) Phil. Trans. R. Soc. A 264:321 ·
IEC 61672-1:2013 A-weighting