And at the measurement of one pound overpressure, there is no expected damage to any structures. Supersonic aircraft flying at normal operating altitude have overpressures measured from 1 to 2 psf. The booms caused by large supersonic aircraft can be loud, which certainly catches people's attention.
Particularly strong booms may also cause minor damage to the building structures. Most buildings in good condition can generally withstand shockwaves up to 11 psf without causing any damage.
However, a shockwave of less than two psf still has a minor chance of affecting historical structures and buildings that are not structurally sound. If the overpressure increases, the chances for structural damage is, of course, increased. The nuisance of the sonic boom is considered a problem for the future of supersonic flights. NASA has even signed a contract with Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company for testing an airplane that can travel with a quiet sonic boom.
NASA says that the plane will be traveling at high speeds of about mph and instead of the loud clao from a sonic boom, the sound generated will be similar to that of a car door closing, around 75 PLdB, which will not be noticeable to most people. This could allow supersonic flights over populated areas without causing any disturbances to people. The X is scheduled for delivery in late , with test flights set to being from The plane is expected to cruise at Mach 1.
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It uses highly pressured mercury accelerated by nuclear energy to produce a plasma that creates If a plane is flying at the speed of sound, it is said to be going Mach 1. A speed of Mach 2 would be twice the speed of sound. As an object, such as an airplane , travels faster and faster, the pressure waves can't get out of the way of each other. They build up and are compressed together. Eventually, they will form a single shock wave at the speed of sound.
As long as an airplane travels at Mach 1 or faster, it will generate a continuous sonic boom. All those in a narrow path below the airplane's flight path will be able to hear the sonic boom as it passes overhead. They can see the pressure waves around the plane, but people on board the airplane can't hear the sonic boom.
Like the wake of a ship, the boom carpet unrolls behind the airplane. Are you ready to fly? Find a friend or family member to help you explore the following activities:. We think a horse whip might be lighter weight and shorter than a bull whip. Wouldn't have the same reaction. Thanks, Sunder! The information we gathered from our sources was listed in the Imperial System, but thanks for the suggestion!
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You have answered 0 of 3 questions correctly and your score is:. Want to add a little wonder to your website? Help spread the wonder of families learning together. We sent you SMS, for complete subscription please reply. Follow Twitter Instagram Facebook. What is a sonic boom? How fast does sound travel? Can you create your own sonic boom? Wonder What's Next? Try It Out Are you ready to fly? Find a friend or family member to help you explore the following activities: Do you need an airplane to make a sonic boom?
Not necessarily! Head online to watch a video of Chris Giorni from Tree Frog Treks making a " sonic boom " using a few common household items. You might also be able to make your own sonic boom in your yard if you've been to the rodeo recently. Do you have a bullwhip? Bullwhips are common on farms, and they also make great souvenirs at the rodeo. If you've ever used a bullwhip, you're probably familiar with the loud cracking sound it makes. That sound is actually a tiny sonic boom.
When a whip is swung, energy travels from your hand through the whip to its end. By the time all that energy travels to the end of the whip, its tip — called the "cracker" — is traveling faster than the speed of sound. Like a supersonic airplane, the end of the whip surpasses the speed of sound and the bunched-up sound waves make the cracking sound you hear! Scientists believe the bullwhip may have been the first human invention ever to break the sound barrier.
So, if you have a bullwhip at home, give it a crack. You probably never knew you could create a sonic boom in your own yard! What would it be like to fly faster than the speed of sound? Put your imagination to the test.
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