Universities - Have they a role in aeronautical research? Noise research

In discussing jet noise, it is pointed out that the essence of university research must be an understanding of the physics of effects thought to be important in the aeroacoustic noise context. This is achieved through theoretical modeling and small-scale experiments. The contributions made in this area by Morfey (1973), Lilley (1974), and Howe (1975) are discussed. Attention is also given to helicopter research, and it is shown how well university work can be integrated into industrial development. Universities also provide an arena where the validity of novel ideas can be established so that industry can assess their commercial value.