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science1 day ago•6 min saved

Tape Screech Demystified: Tiny Sonic Booms From Adhesive Cracks

Physicists explain Scotch tape’s open‑air screech as a sequence of tiny, sideways cracks in the adhesive that form as you peel. These cracks open nanoscopic gaps between tape and surface; air can’t rush in fast enough to fill them, so a pressure pulse travels with each crack to the tape’s edge and collapses into the surrounding air, producing the audible screech. High‑speed cameras and synchronized microphones linked each pulse to a crack reaching the edge. The same team noted earlier vacuum experiments can emit X‑rays with tape flown in a perfect vacuum, but the in‑air screech comes from the crack‑driven pressure pulses.

via Boing Boing|

#acoustics #crack-propagation #physics

space-exploration1 month ago•47 min saved

Earthquake sensors offer real-time tracking for reentering space junk

Researchers propose using a global network of seismic sensors to detect sonic booms from space debris as they reenter Earth, enabling reconstruction of their trajectories and potentially pinpointing where fragments might land. In a 2024 Shenzhou 17 module event, 127 California seismic stations recorded the sonic boom, revealing the debris path differed from orbital predictions and suggesting ground impact could occur between Bakersfield and Las Vegas; the approach could speed up locating debris and inform risk assessments, with future work expanding to acoustic sensors over oceans. The study, published in Science, highlights how quake networks could augment current radar/optical tracking in space situational awareness.

via Space|

#reentry #seismic-sensors #sonic-boom

science1 month ago•5 min saved

Seismic Signals Pinpoint Reentering Space Debris

Ground seismic networks can detect the sonic wake of falling space junk and reconstruct its reentry path; the approach was demonstrated with the 2024 Shenzhou-15 module, revealing its speed, descent trajectory, fragmentation, and the likely debris field, offering a new tool for space situational awareness and hazard mitigation.

via ScienceAlert|

#atmospheric-reentry #debris-tracking #science

technology1 month ago•16 min saved

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch From Vandenberg Promises Sonic Boom Across Central California

SpaceX will launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex-4 at Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County between 8:18 p.m. and 8:53 p.m. on Friday, with a backup window at 8:04 p.m. Saturday if needed. The first-stage booster, making its second flight, will return to Landing Zone 4 about seven minutes after liftoff. The mission, designated NRL-105 for the National Reconnaissance Office, could produce a sonic boom audible across Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo counties and may be visible from parts of California; a live webcast is available at spacex.com, and local viewing spots around the Lompoc Valley are recommended.

via Noozhawk|

#falcon-9 #nrl-105 #sonic-boom

science2 months ago•1 min saved

SpaceX's Upcoming Vandenberg Launch to Deliver Italy's COSMO-SkyMed Satellite

A sonic boom advisory has been issued for a planned SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Saturday evening, targeting the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation mission for the Italian Space Agency, with a backup launch opportunity on Sunday. The first stage of the rocket is expected to land back on Vandenberg, producing a sonic boom audible in surrounding communities.

via KSBY News|

#falcon-9 #launch #science

science-and-technology6 months ago•1 min saved

Upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch from Vandenberg to Deploy Multiple Satellites

A sonic boom is expected ahead of SpaceX's upcoming launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, where the Falcon 9 will carry multiple payloads including the NAOS spacecraft, with a launch window opening at 11:53 a.m. and a booster landing that will likely produce a sonic boom in the surrounding area.

via KSBY News|

#falcon-9 #launch #science-and-technology

space6 months ago•4 min saved

SpaceX to Launch U.S. Space Force's Classified X-37B Spaceplane from Kennedy

The U.S. Space Force is launching the uncrewed Boeing X-37B spaceplane on its eighth mission via a late-night SpaceX Falcon 9 from Kennedy Space Center, with potential sonic booms in Central Florida; the mission will test advanced laser communications and quantum inertial sensors, enhancing space technology and resilience.

via Orlando Sentinel|

#launch #sonic-boom #space

science6 months ago•2 min saved

Spectacular Meteor Showers Light Up Australian Skies

Residents in central Victoria witnessed a bright meteor, described as a fireball, streaking across the sky accompanied by a loud boom that shook the ground, with some fragments possibly reaching the ground. The event was confirmed by astronomers and captured on CCTV, occurring roughly five to ten times annually in Australia.

via The Guardian|

#astronomy #fireball #meteor

science-and-technology7 months ago•1 min saved

SpaceX and NASA Prepare for Satellite Launches to Monitor Solar Storms and Space Weather

SpaceX is launching NASA's TRACERS mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Tuesday, which involves a Falcon 9 rocket carrying twin satellites to study Earth's magnetic field and solar wind interactions, with a sonic boom expected in nearby areas during the rocket's landing.

via KSBY News|

#nasa #science-and-technology #sonic-boom

science7 months ago•1 min saved

SpaceX Crew Returns to Earth with Sonic Boom Off San Diego

A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying the Ax-4 crew is expected to splash down off the coast of San Diego early Tuesday morning, generating a sonic boom, after departing from the International Space Station and completing its mission.

via fox5sandiego.com|

#dragon-spacecraft #san-diego #science

science-and-technology7 months ago•2 min saved

NASA's X-59 Achieves Quiet Supersonic Flight in Wind Tunnel Tests

NASA's X-59 Quiet Supersonic Technology aircraft successfully demonstrated in wind tunnel tests that its design can scatter shock waves to produce a muted sonic thump instead of a loud sonic boom, paving the way for quieter supersonic travel and a first flight planned for this year.

via SciTechDaily|

#nasa #quiet-flight #science-and-technology

science1 year ago•2 min saved

Dazzling Meteor Lights Up Indiana's Morning Sky

A bright meteor, known as a fireball or bolide, was seen streaking across the sky over Indiana early Tuesday morning, despite cloudy conditions. The event was reported by 47 witnesses to the American Meteor Society, with some describing it as lighting up the sky like daylight. The fireball, which traveled south by southeast near Indianapolis, was captured on video by a resident, who also reported hearing a sonic boom. Such events, while rare to witness, occur regularly as meteors burn up in Earth's atmosphere.

via Space.com|

#american-meteor-society #fireball #indiana

science-and-technology1 year ago•2 min saved

SpaceX Starship's Sonic Booms Pose Structural Risk, Study Shows

SpaceX's Starship rocket, which aims for 100 launches a year, generates intense sonic booms that could damage nearby structures, according to recent research. The study, published in the Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, highlights the potential risk to areas near SpaceX's Starbase in Texas, such as Port Isabel and South Padre Island. The noise from Starship's launches is significantly louder than that of SpaceX's Falcon 9 and NASA's SLS rockets. Environmental concerns have also been raised, with lawsuits filed against the FAA for inadequate environmental review of the launch site.

via Gizmodo|

#elon-musk #environmental-impact #science-and-technology

science-and-technology1 year ago

SpaceX Launches: Sonic Booms and Structural Concerns Unveiled

A recent test has revealed that the sonic boom generated by SpaceX's Starship could pose a risk of structural damage to nearby buildings and infrastructure. This finding highlights the potential challenges in managing the environmental impact of launching such powerful spacecraft.

via The New York Times|

#aerospace #science-and-technology #sonic-boom

sciencespace1 year ago•3 min saved

Meteor Explodes Over NYC, Causes Shaking and Loud Booms

A meteor exploded over Manhattan after flying over the Statue of Liberty at a speed 58 times faster than a Boeing 737, causing loud booms heard in New York and New Jersey. NASA and other authorities are uncertain if the booms were caused by the meteor or military activity, but no damage or injuries were reported. Despite the dramatic event, many New Yorkers remained unfazed.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#explosion #meteor #nasa