Helmholtz Number
- The cut-off frequency of a duct is generally described in terms of the Helmholtz Number.
- where
- Hn = helmholtz number
- k = wavenumber [m-1]
- a = duct radius [m]
- k = wavenumber [m-1]
- The plane wave cut-off frequency is when the Helmholtz Number is of the order of 1.84
See also: Cutoff Frequency, Wavenumber.
Subjects: Noise & Vibration


