Project overview
Drones have become increasingly prevalent in our lives, from capturing stunning aerial photos to aiding in search and rescue missions. However, the noise they generate can be a nuisance and even a safety concern. Researchers have been working to address this issue, and one promising solution is the use of ducted rotors. The noise radiation from two closely coupled propellers has a large number of distinct interacting sources in addition to rotor alone noise in isolation. There is therefore an urgent need to develop prediction tools and develop low-noise concepts for ducted contra-rotating propellers.
Dr Chaitanya Paruchuri is a Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellow and a lecturer in the ISVR at the University of Southampton.
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Fin Oliver is an undergraduate student studying Maritime Engineering at the University of Southampton. He is passionate to apply engineering skills to protect the environment and developing cutting edge tech.
Tirzah is an undergraduate student in her final year studying Aerospace Engineering at Swansea University. Through her passion and enthusiasm, she aims to inspire more people to pursue a career in engineering.
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