Investigation of a single-point nonlinearity indicator in one-dimensional propagation

Lauren E. Falco, Anthony A. Atchley, Kent L. Gee, Victor W. Sparrow

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Abstract

The influence of nonlinear effects in jet noise propagation is typically characterized by examining changes in the power spectral density (PSD) of the noise as a function of propagation distance. The rate of change of the PSD is an indicator of the importance of nonlinearity. Morfey and Howell [AIAA J. 19, 986-992 (1981)] introduced an analysis technique that has the potential to extract this information from a measurement at a single location. They develop an ensemble-averaged Burgers equation that relates the rate of change of the PSD with distance to the quantity Qp2p, which is the imaginary part of the cross-spectral density of the pressure and the square of the pressure. With the proper normalization, spreading and attenuation effects can be removed, and the normalized quantity represents only spectral changes which are due to nonlinearity. Despite its potential applicability to jet noise analysis, the physical significance and utility of Qp 2p have not been thoroughly studied. This work examines a normalization of Qp2p and its dependence on distance for the propagation of plane waves in a shock tube. The use of such a controlled environment allows for better understanding of the significance of Qp2p.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationINNOVATIONS IN NONLINEAR ACOUSTICS - ISNA 17
Subtitle of host publication17th International Symposium on Nonlinear Acoustics including the International Sonic Boom Forum
Pages572-575
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1 2006
EventINNOVATIONS IN NONLINEAR ACOUSTICS - ISNA17: 17th International Symposium on Nonlinear Acoustics including the International Sonic Boom Forum - State College, PA, United States
Duration: Jul 18 2005Jul 22 2005

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume838
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Other

OtherINNOVATIONS IN NONLINEAR ACOUSTICS - ISNA17: 17th International Symposium on Nonlinear Acoustics including the International Sonic Boom Forum
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityState College, PA
Period7/18/057/22/05

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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