Trailing edge noise estimation by tomographic Particle Image Velocimetry

Acoustic phased array measurements in an anechoic environment provide a reference for comparison. Over the resolved frequency band, PIV based noise estimation results compare favorably with the reference measurements. Especially at lower frequencies, where existing, empirical models for the unsteady surface pressure spectrum are not accurate, tomographic PIV can offer an alternative approach to complex and intrusive model instrumentation for assessing the relevant statistical quantities.