Active Noise Control in Propeller Aircraft

A noisy environment dominated by low frequency noise can often be improved through the use of active noise control. This situation arises naturally in propeller aircraft where the propellers induce periodic low frequency noise inside the cabin. The cabin noise is typically rather high, and the passenger flight comfort could be improved considerably if this level were significantly reduced. This paper addresses same design aspects for multiple-reference active noise control systems based on the feedforward strategy. The paper also discusses the operation of narrowband feedforward active noise control system and presents results from experiments.