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Aerodynamics and Acoustics of Asymmetric Propellers With Uneven Blade Spacing (2024)
Conference Proceeding
Usov, D., Koning, D., Chronis, T., Filippone, A., Akiwate, D., & Torija Martinez, A. J. (2024). Aerodynamics and Acoustics of Asymmetric Propellers With Uneven Blade Spacing. . https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2024-3265

The presented work aims to establish whether asymmetric propellers with uneven blade spacing offer any acoustic benefits over a conventional propeller with identical blade geometry. An experimental investigation was conducted to measure static thrust... Read More about Aerodynamics and Acoustics of Asymmetric Propellers With Uneven Blade Spacing.

Acoustic and Psychoacoustic Characterisation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems as a Function of Vehicle Mass and Flight Procedure (2024)
Conference Proceeding
Torija Martinez, A. J., Ramos-Romero, C. A., & Green, N. (2024). Acoustic and Psychoacoustic Characterisation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems as a Function of Vehicle Mass and Flight Procedure. . https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2024-3235

Previous studies have found the noise emission of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) highly dependent on the vehicle mass and flight procedure. These changes in noise emission, as well as the position of the UAS relative to the receiver, have led to cha... Read More about Acoustic and Psychoacoustic Characterisation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems as a Function of Vehicle Mass and Flight Procedure.

Boundary Layer Ingestion Ducted Fan: Aeroacoustic and Psychoacoustic Insights (2024)
Conference Proceeding
Ahmed, F., Ramos-Romero, C. A., Torija Martinez, A. J., & Azarpeyvand, M. (2024). Boundary Layer Ingestion Ducted Fan: Aeroacoustic and Psychoacoustic Insights. . https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2024-3379

An in-depth experimental study was conducted to investigate the noise characteristics of a ducted fan ingesting an adverse pressure gradient turbulent boundary layer, typical of those encountered in novel airframe-integrated propulsion systems. To ga... Read More about Boundary Layer Ingestion Ducted Fan: Aeroacoustic and Psychoacoustic Insights.

Synthesis and Auralisations of Quadcopter Flyovers for Psychoacoustic Assessment. (2024)
Conference Proceeding
Ramos-Romero, C. A., Green, M., & Torija Martinez, A. J. (2024). Synthesis and Auralisations of Quadcopter Flyovers for Psychoacoustic Assessment. . https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2024-3272

This paper describes a methodology to generate auralisations of quadcopter flyovers from recordings of hovering operations. The primary focus of this investigation is reproducing changes in the tonal components at the blade passing frequencies and th... Read More about Synthesis and Auralisations of Quadcopter Flyovers for Psychoacoustic Assessment..

BS EN 17888-1:2024 - Thermal performance of buildings. In situ testing of building test structures. Data collection for aggregate heat loss test (2024)
Report
Fitton, R., & BSI. (2024). BS EN 17888-1:2024 - Thermal performance of buildings. In situ testing of building test structures. Data collection for aggregate heat loss test. London: BSI

CoverPy: Automated estimates of plant area index, vegetation cover, crown cover, crown porosity, and uncertainties from digital cover photography in Python (2024)
Journal Article
Brown, L. A., & Leblanc, S. (2024). CoverPy: Automated estimates of plant area index, vegetation cover, crown cover, crown porosity, and uncertainties from digital cover photography in Python. SoftwareX, 27, 101767. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.softx.2024.101767

Implemented in Python, CoverPy enables automated estimation of plant area index (PAI), the fraction of vegetation cover (FCOVER), crown cover (CC), and crown porosity (CP) from digital cover photography (DCP). When compared to avail... Read More about CoverPy: Automated estimates of plant area index, vegetation cover, crown cover, crown porosity, and uncertainties from digital cover photography in Python.

Modeling and Analysis of MHD Free Convective Thermo-Solutal Transport in Casson Fluid Flow with Radiative Heat Flux (2024)
Journal Article
Sowmiya, C., Rushi Kumar, B., Anwar Bég, O., & Kuharat, S. (2024). Modeling and Analysis of MHD Free Convective Thermo-Solutal Transport in Casson Fluid Flow with Radiative Heat Flux. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-024-13115-6

This research paper presents a novel mathematical model aimed at exploring practical applications in oscillating MHD generators and near-wall flows using Casson fluid. The purpose of this study is to develop a mathematical model that specifically add... Read More about Modeling and Analysis of MHD Free Convective Thermo-Solutal Transport in Casson Fluid Flow with Radiative Heat Flux.

Global Overview of Environmental Enrichment Studies: What Has Been Done and Future Directions (2024)
Journal Article
Bachetti, É. D. S., Viol, L. Y., Viana-Junior, A. B., Young, R. J., & de Azevedo, C. S. (2024). Global Overview of Environmental Enrichment Studies: What Has Been Done and Future Directions. Animals, 14(11), 1613. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14111613

(1) Background: Environmental enrichment (EE) is a management principle aimed at meeting the needs of animals under human care by identifying and providing essential environmental stimuli to contribute to the integrity of their psychological and phys... Read More about Global Overview of Environmental Enrichment Studies: What Has Been Done and Future Directions.

Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of energy utilisation behaviours: A study of residential building occupants (2024)
Journal Article
Tilde, A. I., & Fernando, N. (2024). Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of energy utilisation behaviours: A study of residential building occupants. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 14(3), 349-365. https://doi.org/10.1108/bepam-01-2023-0008

Purpose (limit 100 words) This study aims to assess residential energy consumption knowledge, attitudes, and practices in Abuja Municipality, providing insights for effective conservation strategies, reducing costs and mitigating environmental impact... Read More about Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of energy utilisation behaviours: A study of residential building occupants.

Exploring the key risk factors impeding the performance of highway construction projects: An evidence from Nigeria (2024)
Journal Article
Akoh, S., Sun, M., Ogunlana, S., & Mahmud, A. (2024). Exploring the key risk factors impeding the performance of highway construction projects: An evidence from Nigeria. Journal of Facilities Management, https://doi.org/10.1108/jfm-05-2023-0052

Purpose (limit 100 words) Construction projects, and particularly highway infrastructures, are known to be major contributors to the socio-economic growth of developing countries. However, these types of projects are infamous for being highly risky,... Read More about Exploring the key risk factors impeding the performance of highway construction projects: An evidence from Nigeria.