Numerical Analysis of Rotor Aero-acoustic Characteristics for Ice Detection based on the HMB Solver

In this work, iced rotors are studied to develop insight in the potential of acoustics-based ice detection. Based on the HMB CFD solver, approximate iced shapes are used and results are analyzed using the FW-H method. Several candidate monitoring positions are assessed for acoustic sensors to be placed on the helicopter fuselage. The influence of ice on the aero-acoustic characteristics of a rotor is calculated, and parameters such as the ice amount and the icing position on the blade are quantified.