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The first step in reducing noise levels is to pinpoint the blade vortex location. The vortex core detection software developed by David Kenwright does just that. In addition, it automatically reduces the data analysis time from several days to hours. Researchers get an immediate and precise picture of the vortex location. The information gained will someday lead to an improved design for quieter blades so that these aircraft can be used to transport people between city hubs and airports. In keeping with our partnership goal, we have shared this software with researchers at McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York (among other sites). Kenwright has also customized the software for a helicopter research project at NASA Langley Research Center, and is working to integrate this tool with fluid dynamics simulation techniques. |
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