The Linearized Euler, Transient (let) interface (), found under the Acoustics>Aeroacoustics branch () when adding a physics interface, is used to compute the acoustic variations in density, velocity, and pressure in the presence of a stationary background mean-flow that is well approximated by an ideal gas flow. The physics interface is used for aeroacoustic simulations that can be described by the linearized Euler equations.

The equations defined by the Linearized Euler, Transient interface are the linearized continuity, momentum (Euler), and energy equations. The physics interface solves for the acoustic variations in the density ρ, velocity field u, and pressure p. The equations are formulated in the time domain. The background mean flow can be any stationary gas flow that is well approximated by an ideal gas. The coupling between the acoustic field and the background flow does not include any predefined flow induced noise. As the equations do not include any loss mechanisms, non-acoustic modes and instabilities can be modeled in the time domain.

The equations are defined using a scattered-field formulation just as in The Linearized Euler, Frequency Domain Interface and allows the use of Background Acoustic Fields.

When this physics interface is added, these default nodes are also added to the Model Builder — Linearized Euler Model, Rigid Wall, and Initial Values. For axisymmetric components an Axial Symmetry node is also added.

Then, from the Physics toolbar, add other nodes that implement, for example, boundary conditions and sources. You can also right-click Linearized Euler to select physics features from the context menu.

The Label is the default physics interface name.

The Name is used primarily as a scope prefix for variables defined by the physics interface. Refer to such physics interface variables in expressions using the pattern <name>.<variable_name>. In order to distinguish between variables belonging to different physics interfaces, the name string must be unique. Only letters, numbers, and underscores (_) are permitted in the Name field. The first character must be a letter.

The default Name (for the first physics interface in the model) is let.

Select the Time stepping (method) — Manual (default and recommended) or Automatic/free and then enter the Maximum frequency to resolve in the model. The default frequency is set to 1000[Hz] but should be changed to reflect the frequency content of the sources used in the model. The generated solver will be adequate in most situations if the computational mesh also resolves the frequency content in the model. Note that any changes made to these settings (after the model is solved the first time) will only be reflected in the solver if Show Default Solver or Reset Solver to Defaults is selected in the study.

This physics interface defines these dependent variables (fields), the Density rho, Velocity field u and its components, and Pressure p. The name can be changed but the names of fields and dependent variables must be unique within a model.