This paper presents a theory for rain noise prediction, consolidating discussions of drop impact on a plate and resulting work on rain noise predictions that is found in the literature. An objective of the consolidated theory is a robust engineering model which does not rely on complex computational techniques or lengthy computer simulation. The model described is compared to measured data to establish accuracy and reliability.
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