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APU Sound Model Tutorial. Overview. KC-135R APU Sound Recording/Analysis V + Modeling. KC-135R APU. KC-135R Has Two APU’s Units are Located in Open Aft Cabin Area Sound Level is Significant in Cockpit. Notes on Recording. Need Calibrated SPL Microphone
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Overview • KC-135R APU • Sound Recording/Analysis • V+ Modeling
KC-135R APU • KC-135R Has Two APU’s • Units are Located in Open Aft Cabin Area • Sound Level is Significant in Cockpit
Notes on Recording • Need Calibrated SPL Microphone • Record at Source for Model Details • Record in Cockpit for FAA Level D Certification • Record Digitally • (24 Bit) Mono • Associate with Instrumentation if Possible
Sound Analysis Tools • Adobe Audition • Adobe Systems Incorporated • Edit in Frequency Domain
Sound Spectrograph Time Freq Brighter Colors Are Greater Amplitudes
APU Sound Components • Intake/Exhaust Door Open/Close • Start Motor • Turbine and Noise Spectra • Bleed Air Valve Open
APU Sound Components Start Motor Turbine Bleed Air Valve Open Door Open
Enlarged Start Section Start Motor Turbine Spool Door Open
Turbine Turbine Discrete Blade Passing Frequency (DBPF – NTSB term)
Turbine Removed Removed Turbine DBPF
Model Inputs • Intake/Exhaust Door Open/Close, Start Motor, Bleed Air Valve • Discrete Events • Turbine • Model Based on RPM From Host
Summary • Very high fidelity model • V+ and FXDirect enabling technologies • That was just an APU • Modular design eases re-use