A review of modern experimental methods in aeroacoustics is provided along with sample applications. Specific emphasis has been placed on four advanced experimental techniques: (i) beamforming, (ii) acoustic holography, (iii) phase averaging and simultaneous flow/acoustic measurements and (iv) higher order spectral analysis. Through a description and analysis of recent successful application scenarios of the above techniques, their immense potential in experimental aeroacoustics is highlighted.
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