Abstract

An asymptotic frequency-domain approach is used to describe the radiation from a supersonic swept propeller within the framework of linear acoustics. With this approach the radiation of singularities, their points of origin on the blades, and their relation to blade geometry and loading are easily obtained. In particular, it is shown that a swept propeller with a completely subsonic leading edge can still radiate singularities, if the leading edge is blunt, due to a supersonic edge effect at the blade tips. In addition, the radiation from a family of ‘critical’ swept-blade designs is shown to be more singular than that from a straight-bladed design. Numerical and asymptotic results for such designs show that the peak radiation is, typically, increased by 5–10 dB.

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