Trends in aero-acoustic wind tunnel testing

Authors

  • Gary M. Elfstrom Aiolos Engineering Corp., 2150 Islington Ave., ON M9P 3V4, Canada

Keywords:

Acoustics, Aerodynamics, Innovation, Signal to noise ratio, Spectroscopy, Tunnels, Vehicles, Background noise, Frequency spectra, General motors, Vehicle noise, Wind-tunnel testing

Abstract

Some of the latest trends in new aero-acoustic wind tunnels, upgraded aerodynamic wind tunnels, and climatic wind tunnels are presented in terms of innovation to serve as aero-acoustic tools for the vehicle designer. The goal for better simulation in a wind tunnel is to have a signal to noise ratio of about 10dB between vehicle noise and background noise across the full frequency spectrum for a given vehicle. GIE S2A 24M2 automotive aero-acoustic wind tunnel and General Motors Aerodynamic Lab (GMAL) 56.2m2 are two of the latest innovations in the field of aero-acoustic tools for vehicle designers.

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Published

2009-09-01

How to Cite

1.
Elfstrom GM. Trends in aero-acoustic wind tunnel testing. Canadian Acoustics [Internet]. 2009 Sep. 1 [cited 2025 Feb. 15];37(3):88-9. Available from: https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/2147

Issue

Vol. 37 No. 3 (2009)

Section

Proceedings of the Acoustics Week in Canada

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