Study on the Properties of Aerodynamic Reference Sound Sources

Abstract

Towards the establishment of traceability in sound power in airborne sound, the present study focuses on the dissemination procedure. Aerodynamic reference sound sources were studied as potential transfer standards. Initially, the sources were examined in the up-to-present requirements. The core of the study is the correction required for the transition from calibration to in situ conditions. The influence of atmospheric pressure, ambient temperature and fan rotation speed was investigated and the corresponding correction was determined. A comparison to an existing correction was also performed. Near field effects were another part of the study. The related uncertainty was estimated in a transparent approach. The dependency of the uncertainty on the in situ and calibration condition values is also presented.