Helicopter Noise Footprint Depiction During Simulated Flight for Training

To support the Revolutionary Vertical Lift Technology project’s goal of addressing source noise and response for vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, the authors have developed a noise training aid. This training aid depicts the predicted ground noise footprint using a noise algorithm and a flight simulator. This paper describes the implementation of the noise training aid, feedback from potential users on improvements, and future plans that will eventually provide an inflight noise display.