An overview of aeroacoustics-related analyses for the Artemis-I mission

• DOI: 10.1121/10.0026807
• Publication Date: 2024-07-03T13:38:04Z
• Authors: Makayle S. Kellison; Kent L. Gee; Whitney L. Coyle; Logan T. Mathews; Mark C. Anderson; Grant W. Hart
• Keywords: 0103 physical sciences; 01 natural sciences

To improve noise scaling laws for rockets and heated, supersonic jets, this paper discusses jet aeroacoustics-related scalings for the Space Launch System (SLS). Data from four measurement stations at the Artemis-I launch, located 1.4–1.8 km from the launchpad, are used in the analysis. First, SLS maximum overall sound pressure levels are compared against other rocket noise measurements at the same scaled distance using effective nozzle diameter. Second, Strouhal number frequency-scaling is used to compare the one-third-octave sound pressure and power level spectra with other jets and rockets. Third, the Oertel convective Mach number is used to interpret a maximum directivity angle of 60°–70°. Finally, SLS’s acoustic efficiency is evaluated relative to that of other rockets.