Vandenberg Pioneers Research Launch Acoustics and Sonic Booms

Vandenberg pioneers research launch acoustics and sonic booms

A groundbreaking research collaboration between the U.S. Space Force, Brigham Young University, California State University-Bakersfield, the Federal Aviation Administration, SpaceX, and NASA is revolutionizing the understanding of launch acoustics and sonic booms.

Sonic Booms From Falcon 9 Rocket Launches Prompt Research Initiative

Residents of Ventura County are encountering an increasing phenomenon linked to the frequent launches of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from the Vandenberg Space Force Base: sonic booms. Even though the launch site is located 60-100 miles away, the sound waves produced by these rocket launches can resonate through the coastal communities, sparking noise concerns among local residents. To address these issues, a team of researchers from Brigham Young U…

“Here Comes the Boom: Investigating the Impact of Rocket Launch Sonic

SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Launches Produce Audible Sonic Booms in Ventura County Communities When SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rockets ignite their engines and soar skyward from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, they produce more than just spectacular visual displays. Residents living 60 to 100 miles away, particularly in Ventura County, sometimes hear and experience the distinct rumble of rocket-generated sonic booms. These powerful, low-frequen…